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PS 58

Elementary School · New York City Geographic District # 9 · Bronx, NY

A New York City Geographic District # 9 elementary school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.

459 E 176TH ST, Bronx, NY 10457

  • Math 12% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 8% proficient (2022)
  • 12.9:1 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-1.47 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics1.9Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency11.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency8.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-42 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-52.5 pts
Overall Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-25.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile4th
Resources & Environment2.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
Chronic Absenteeism72.4%

Students at PS 58 score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency8%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 21 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
45%
2010
Math
33%
ELA
26%
2011
Math
40%
ELA
27%
2012
Math
12%
ELA
8%
2013
Math
12%
ELA
8%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
14%
ELA
13%
2016
Math
18%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
31%
ELA
24%
2018
Math
29%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
29%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
28%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
8%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 23% (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

98.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where PS 58 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 90Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 77Very 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
Bronx Charter School for Excellence 5Charter · enrollment unverified5.7K–50.2 mi268Compare →
PS 28 Mount HopeEnrollment path unverified4.5PK–50.3 mi593Compare →
Zeta Charter School - Bronxtremont ParkCharter · enrollment unverified3.9PK–30.3 mi487Compare →
Icahn Charter School 6Charter · enrollment unverified8.9K–80.4 mi316Compare →

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 # 9

Schools in district
69
Rank in district
#62 of 69
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 58 is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 9; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About PS 58

PS 58 is a public elementary school in Bronx, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 9, serving approximately 322 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #4,310 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about PS 58

What grades does PS 58 serve?

PS 58 serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend PS 58?

PS 58 has an enrollment of approximately 322 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 58?

The student-teacher ratio at PS 58 is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does PS 58 rank in NY?

PS 58 ranks #4,310 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is PS 58's MySchoolScout rating?

PS 58 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 58?

Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 58 has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is PS 58 a charter school?

No, PS 58 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is PS 58 a Title I school?

No, PS 58 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 58?

98.1% of students at PS 58 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
322
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bronx County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
72.4%
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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