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#4701 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 48 Joseph R Drake
Elementary School · New York City Geographic District # 8 · Bronx, NY
A New York City Geographic District # 8 elementary school where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1290 SPOFFORD AVE, Bronx, NY 10474
- Math 7% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at PS 48 Joseph R Drake score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 9% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 26% (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 31 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where PS 48 Joseph R Drake sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 90Walker's Paradise
- Transit 85Excellent Transit
- Bike 66Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$41,279
Median rent
$1,406/mo
College educated
15%
Homeownership
8.4%
Poverty rate
31.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10474; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaders in Our Neighborhood Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 980 | Compare → |
| Bronx Charter School for the ArtsCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 622 | Compare → |
| St Athanasius SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 325 | Compare → |
| PS 75 School of Research and DiscoveryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 499 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
New York City Geographic District # 8
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #51 of 51
- 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 48 Joseph R Drake is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 8; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About PS 48 Joseph R Drake
PS 48 Joseph R Drake is a public elementary school in Bronx, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 8, serving approximately 459 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,701 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about PS 48 Joseph R Drake
What grades does PS 48 Joseph R Drake serve?
PS 48 Joseph R Drake serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 48 Joseph R Drake?
PS 48 Joseph R Drake has an enrollment of approximately 459 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 48 Joseph R Drake?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 48 Joseph R Drake is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 48 Joseph R Drake rank in NY?
PS 48 Joseph R Drake ranks #4,701 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 48 Joseph R Drake's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 48 Joseph R Drake has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 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 48 Joseph R Drake?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 48 Joseph R Drake has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 48 Joseph R Drake a charter school?
No, PS 48 Joseph R Drake is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 48 Joseph R Drake a Title I school?
No, PS 48 Joseph R Drake is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 48 Joseph R Drake?
94.6% of students at PS 48 Joseph R Drake 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
- 459
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bronx County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 78.6%
- Phone
- (718) 589-4312
- Area population (ZIP 10474)
- 11,188
- Area average commute
- 41.8 min
- Area median age
- 32
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 10474; 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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