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#4206 of 4,742 schools in NY

PS 62 Inocensio Casanova

Elementary School · New York City Geographic District # 8 · Bronx, NY

A New York City Geographic District # 8 elementary school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.

660 FOX ST, Bronx, NY 10455

  • Math 17% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 15% proficient (2022)
  • 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.74 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.9Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency16.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency15.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-30.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-46.9 pts
Overall Proficiency16% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-19.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile11th
Resources & Environment3.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.6:1
Chronic Absenteeism61.6%

Students at PS 62 Inocensio Casanova score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency15%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 16% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
30%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
30%
2012
Math
14%
ELA
12%
2013
Math
19%
ELA
10%
2014
Math
19%
ELA
10%
2015
Math
26%
ELA
21%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
20%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
31%
2019
Math
28%
ELA
31%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
23%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
15%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 24% (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 32 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

96.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where PS 62 Inocensio Casanova 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 89Very Walkable
  • Transit 99Rider’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

$36,701

Median home value

$348,700

Median rent

$1,130/mo

College educated

16.1%

Homeownership

10.3%

Poverty rate

33%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10455; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Girls Preparatory Charter School of the BronxCharter · enrollment unverified5.3PK–100.2 mi627Compare →
PS 130 Abram Stevens HewittEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–50.3 mi298Compare →
PS 161 Juan Ponce De Leon SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.0PK–50.3 mi321Compare →
PS 25 Bilingual SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.2PK–50.3 mi421Compare →

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 # 8

Schools in district
52
Rank in district
#41 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 62 Inocensio Casanova is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 8; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About PS 62 Inocensio Casanova

PS 62 Inocensio Casanova is a public elementary school in Bronx, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 8, serving approximately 440 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #4,206 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about PS 62 Inocensio Casanova

What grades does PS 62 Inocensio Casanova serve?

PS 62 Inocensio Casanova serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend PS 62 Inocensio Casanova?

PS 62 Inocensio Casanova has an enrollment of approximately 440 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 62 Inocensio Casanova?

The student-teacher ratio at PS 62 Inocensio Casanova is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does PS 62 Inocensio Casanova rank in NY?

PS 62 Inocensio Casanova ranks #4,206 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is PS 62 Inocensio Casanova's MySchoolScout rating?

PS 62 Inocensio Casanova has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 62 Inocensio Casanova?

Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 62 Inocensio Casanova has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is PS 62 Inocensio Casanova a charter school?

No, PS 62 Inocensio Casanova is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is PS 62 Inocensio Casanova a Title I school?

No, PS 62 Inocensio Casanova is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 62 Inocensio Casanova?

96.6% of students at PS 62 Inocensio Casanova 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
440
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bronx County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
61.6%
Phone
(718) 585-1617
Area population (ZIP 10455)
42,940
Area average commute
40.8 min
Area median age
33.9

Official sources & links

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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 10455; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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Data sources
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