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#2608 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 536
Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #12 · Bronx, NY
A New York City Geographic District #12 elementary school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1827 ARCHER ST, Bronx, NY 10460
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at PS 536 score 12% 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 11 points since 2017, to 12% in 2022, across a 11-year record (2012–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
Based on 18 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 94Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 52Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$36,067
Median home value
$589,300
Median rent
$1,332/mo
College educated
15.2%
Homeownership
10.7%
Poverty rate
33.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10460; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archer Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 0.0 mi | 307 | Compare → |
| Bronx Little SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–5 | 0.0 mi | 314 | Compare → |
| PS 47 John RandolphEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 831 | Compare → |
| Steam Bridge School (the)Enrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 276 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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
- #11 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 536 is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #12; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About PS 536
PS 536 is a public elementary school in Bronx, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #12, serving approximately 272 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,608 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about PS 536
What grades does PS 536 serve?
PS 536 serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 536?
PS 536 has an enrollment of approximately 272 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 536?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 536 is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 536 rank in NY?
PS 536 ranks #2,608 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 536's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 536 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 536?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 536 has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is PS 536 a charter school?
No, PS 536 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 536 a Title I school?
No, PS 536 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 536?
94.1% of students at PS 536 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
- 272
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bronx County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.2%
- Phone
- (718) 931-4270
- Area population (ZIP 10460)
- 61,101
- Area average commute
- 47 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
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 10460; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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