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#3969 of 4,742 schools in NY

PS 6 West Farms

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

A New York City Geographic District #12 elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1000 E TREMONT AVE, Bronx, NY 10460

  • Math 14% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 19% proficient (2022)
  • 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.9Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency13.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency18.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-39.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-42.3 pts
Overall Proficiency16% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-19.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile11th
Resources & Environment2.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
Chronic Absenteeism68.2%

Students at PS 6 West Farms score 16% 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 Proficiency14%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency19%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 16% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
73%
ELA
40%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
26%
2011
Math
33%
ELA
22%
2012
Math
10%
ELA
9%
2013
Math
20%
ELA
8%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
19%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
15%
ELA
20%
2018
Math
21%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
21%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
14%
ELA
19%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 25% (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 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

97.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where PS 6 West Farms 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 73Very Bikeable

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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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Vida Bogart School for All Children (the)Enrollment path unverified5.0PK–80.0 mi522Compare →
PS 214Enrollment path unverified3.9PK–80.2 mi838Compare →
PS 67 Mohegan SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.0PK–50.3 mi303Compare →
School of Science and Applied Learning (the)Enrollment path unverified5.5PK–50.4 mi388Compare →

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
#33 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 6 West Farms is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #12; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About PS 6 West Farms

PS 6 West Farms is a public elementary school in Bronx, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #12, serving approximately 399 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,969 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about PS 6 West Farms

What grades does PS 6 West Farms serve?

PS 6 West Farms serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend PS 6 West Farms?

PS 6 West Farms has an enrollment of approximately 399 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 6 West Farms?

The student-teacher ratio at PS 6 West Farms 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 6 West Farms rank in NY?

PS 6 West Farms ranks #3,969 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is PS 6 West Farms's MySchoolScout rating?

PS 6 West Farms has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 6 West Farms?

Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 6 West Farms has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is PS 6 West Farms a charter school?

No, PS 6 West Farms is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is PS 6 West Farms a Title I school?

No, PS 6 West Farms is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 6 West Farms?

97.7% of students at PS 6 West Farms 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
399
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bronx County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
68.2%
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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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