Below Average
#3889 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 5 Port Morris
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 7
564 JACKSON AVE, Bronx, NY 10455
Enrollment
636
Student-Teacher
10.8:1
Score
4.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
636
Student-Teacher
10.8:1
Score
4.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#3,889 of 4,742
In Bronx
#334 of 452
public schools
In district
#34 of 40
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 7
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PS 5 Port Morris
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About PS 5 Port Morris
PS 5 Port Morris is a public elementary school in Bronx, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 7. PS 5 Port Morris serves approximately 636 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 5 Port Morris has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,889 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for PS 5 Port Morris show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.5 · Below Average
- District avg 5.4
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
39% of students at PS 5 Port Morris were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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PS 5 Port Morris — Students at PS 5 Port Morris score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
96.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 40 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.4/10.
How PS 5 Port Morris Compares
See how PS 5 Port Morris performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
564 JACKSON AVE, Bronx, NY 10455
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 5 Port Morris may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ST ANSELM PAROCHIAL SCHOOL (rated 7.3/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is NEIGHBORHOOD CHARTER SCHOOL-BRONX (rated 7.3/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, STOREFRONT ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 6.8/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Bronx, see our Bronx schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| STOREFRONT ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL Bronx | 0.1 mi | 6.8 |
| JM RAPPORT SCHOOL FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT Bronx | 0.2 mi | 3.1 |
| UNIVERSITY PREP CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL Bronx | 0.2 mi | 3.9 |
| PS 25 BILINGUAL SCHOOL Bronx | 0.2 mi | 4.2 |
| MOTT HAVEN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL Bronx | 0.2 mi | 7.4 |
| HERO HIGH SCHOOL Bronx | 0.2 mi | 6.0 |
| PS 161 JUAN PONCE DE LEON SCHOOL Bronx | 0.2 mi | 6.0 |
| HOSTOS-LINCOLN ACADEMY OF SCIENCE Bronx | 0.2 mi | 4.6 |
| IS 584 Bronx | 0.2 mi | 6.4 |
| UNIVERSITY PREP CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL Bronx | 0.2 mi | 7.7 |
| ST ANSELM PAROCHIAL SCHOOL Bronx | 0.2 mi | 7.3 |
| AMERICAN DREAM CHARTER SCHOOL Bronx | 0.3 mi | 5.2 |
| NEIGHBORHOOD CHARTER SCHOOL-BRONX Bronx | 0.3 mi | 7.3 |
| BRILLA VERITAS CHARTER SCHOOL Bronx | 0.4 mi | 2.9 |
| PS 277 Bronx | 0.3 mi | 6.2 |
| UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS SECONDARY SCHOOL-BRONX COMMUNITY COLLEGE Bronx | 0.3 mi | 8.1 |
| MOTT HAVEN VILLAGE PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL Bronx | 0.3 mi | 6.2 |
| PS 157 GROVE HILL Bronx | 0.4 mi | 3.7 |
| SOUTH BRONX ACADEMY FOR APPLIED MEDIA Bronx | 0.4 mi | 5.6 |
| ACADEMY OF PUBLIC RELATIONS Bronx | 0.4 mi | 5.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10455 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$36,701
Median Home Value
$348,700
Median Rent
$1,130/mo
Population
42,940
College Educated
16.1%
Homeownership
10.3%
Avg Commute
40.8 min
Poverty Rate
33%
Median Age
33.9
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BAS MIKROH GIRLS SCHOOL Spring Valley, NY | 4.5 |
| BRONX DELTA SCHOOL Bronx, NY | 4.5 |
| BROOKLYN NEW SCHOOL-PS 146 (THE) Brooklyn, NY | 4.5 |
| BYRON-BERGEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bergen, NY | 4.5 |
| CALIFORNIA AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Uniondale, NY | 4.5 |
| CORINTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Corinth, NY | 4.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 5 Port Morris
What grades does PS 5 Port Morris serve?
PS 5 Port Morris serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend PS 5 Port Morris?
PS 5 Port Morris has an enrollment of approximately 636 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 5 Port Morris?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 5 Port Morris is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 5 Port Morris rank in NY?
PS 5 Port Morris ranks #3,889 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 5 Port Morris's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 5 Port Morris has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 5 Port Morris?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 5 Port Morris has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 5 Port Morris a charter school?
No, PS 5 Port Morris is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 5 Port Morris a Title I school?
No, PS 5 Port Morris is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 5 Port Morris?
96.1% of students at PS 5 Port Morris qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 636
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 96.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bronx County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.8%
- Phone
- (718) 292-2683
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 7- District Enrollment
- 15,146
- Schools in District
- 41
- District Rank
- #34 of 40
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