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#4037 of 4,742 schools in NY

PS 44 David C Farragut

Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #12 · Bronx, NY

A New York City Geographic District #12 elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1825 PROSPECT AVE, Bronx, NY 10457

  • Math 21% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 18% proficient (2022)
  • 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.49 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.4Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-32.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-43.2 pts
Overall Proficiency19% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-16.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile15th
Resources & Environment2.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.4:1
Chronic Absenteeism76.7%

Students at PS 44 David C Farragut score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency21%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency18%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 19% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2012
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2013
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
21%
ELA
18%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 33 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

96.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where PS 44 David C Farragut sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 87Very Walkable
  • Transit 98Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 73Very Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$44,911

Median home value

$336,900

Median rent

$1,400/mo

College educated

14.9%

Homeownership

6.2%

Poverty rate

34.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10457; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Children's Aid College Preparatory Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.1K–80.1 mi620Compare →
PS 211Enrollment path unverified5.2PK–50.1 mi183Compare →
Zeta Charter School - Bronxtremont ParkCharter · enrollment unverified3.9PK–30.2 mi487Compare →
Colibri Community School (the)Enrollment path unverified2.0PK–50.3 mi250Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

New York City Geographic District #12

Schools in district
47
Rank in district
#34 of 46
District spending per student
The source marked this value as not applicable.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

PS 44 David C Farragut is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #12; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About PS 44 David C Farragut

PS 44 David C Farragut is a public elementary school in Bronx, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #12, serving approximately 193 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,037 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about PS 44 David C Farragut

What grades does PS 44 David C Farragut serve?

PS 44 David C Farragut serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend PS 44 David C Farragut?

PS 44 David C Farragut has an enrollment of approximately 193 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 44 David C Farragut?

The student-teacher ratio at PS 44 David C Farragut is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does PS 44 David C Farragut rank in NY?

PS 44 David C Farragut ranks #4,037 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is PS 44 David C Farragut's MySchoolScout rating?

PS 44 David C Farragut has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at PS 44 David C Farragut?

Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 44 David C Farragut has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is PS 44 David C Farragut a charter school?

No, PS 44 David C Farragut is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is PS 44 David C Farragut a Title I school?

No, PS 44 David C Farragut is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 44 David C Farragut?

96.4% of students at PS 44 David C Farragut qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
193
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bronx County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
76.7%
Area population (ZIP 10457)
79,375
Area average commute
44.6 min
Area median age
31.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10457; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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