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#3534 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 70 Max Schoenfeld
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 9
1691 WEEKS AVE, Bronx, NY 10457
Enrollment
768
Student-Teacher
10.5:1
Score
5.0
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
768
Student-Teacher
10.5:1
Score
5.0
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#3,534 of 4,742
In Bronx
#289 of 452
public schools
In district
#51 of 69
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 9
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PS 70 Max Schoenfeld
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About PS 70 Max Schoenfeld
PS 70 Max Schoenfeld is a public elementary school in Bronx, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 9. PS 70 Max Schoenfeld serves approximately 768 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 70 Max Schoenfeld has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,534 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for PS 70 Max Schoenfeld show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 5.0 · Average
- District avg 5.3
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at PS 70 Max Schoenfeld sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
45% of students at PS 70 Max Schoenfeld 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 70 Max Schoenfeld — Students at PS 70 Max Schoenfeld score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
98.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 34 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: 6.2/10.
How PS 70 Max Schoenfeld Compares
See how PS 70 Max Schoenfeld performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1691 WEEKS AVE, Bronx, NY 10457
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 70 Max Schoenfeld may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 236 LANGSTON HUGHES (rated 8.1/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ICAHN CHARTER SCHOOL 1 (rated 6.6/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PS 42 CLAREMONT (rated 6.0/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Bronx, see our Bronx schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| IS 117 JOSEPH H WADE Bronx | 0.3 mi | 5.2 |
| YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SCHOOL OF THE BRONX Bronx | 0.3 mi | 8.2 |
| BRONX LEADERSHIP ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL Bronx | 0.3 mi | 6.0 |
| PS 236 LANGSTON HUGHES Bronx | 0.3 mi | 8.1 |
| IS 313 SCHOOL OF LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Bronx | 0.3 mi | 5.3 |
| IS 339 Bronx | 0.3 mi | 6.2 |
| ST MARGARET MARY SCHOOL Bronx | 0.4 mi | 5.7 |
| PS 170 Bronx | 0.3 mi | 5.0 |
| PS 28 MOUNT HOPE Bronx | 0.3 mi | 4.5 |
| BRONX HIGH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Bronx | 0.4 mi | 6.3 |
| BRONX HIGH SCHOOL FOR MEDICAL SCIENCE Bronx | 0.4 mi | 5.9 |
| BRONX COLLEGIATE ACADEMY Bronx | 0.4 mi | 7.8 |
| DREAMYARD PREPARATORY SCHOOL Bronx | 0.4 mi | 7.6 |
| CLAREMONT INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Bronx | 0.4 mi | 4.5 |
| NEW DIRECTIONS SECONDARY SCHOOL Bronx | 0.4 mi | 5.1 |
| PS 469-BRONX SCHOOL FOR CONTINUOUS LEARNING (THE) Bronx | 0.4 mi | 3.6 |
| ICAHN CHARTER SCHOOL 1 Bronx | 0.4 mi | 6.6 |
| PS 42 CLAREMONT Bronx | 0.5 mi | 6.0 |
| URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR APPLIED MATH AND SCIENCE (THE) Bronx | 0.5 mi | 3.2 |
| MOTT HALL BRONX HIGH SCHOOL Bronx | 0.5 mi | 7.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10457 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$44,911
Median Home Value
$336,900
Median Rent
$1,400/mo
Population
79,375
College Educated
14.9%
Homeownership
6.2%
Avg Commute
44.6 min
Poverty Rate
34.1%
Median Age
31.8
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| BROOKLYN PROSPECT CHARTER SCHOOL-CSD 13 Brooklyn, NY | 5.0 |
| GARDINER MANOR SCHOOL Bay Shore, NY | 5.0 |
| MONTGOMERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Montgomery, NY | 5.0 |
| OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Poughkeepsie, NY | 5.0 |
| PS 161 PEDRO ALBIZU CAMPOS New York, NY | 5.0 |
| PS 29 College Point, NY | 5.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 70 Max Schoenfeld
What grades does PS 70 Max Schoenfeld serve?
PS 70 Max Schoenfeld serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 70 Max Schoenfeld?
PS 70 Max Schoenfeld has an enrollment of approximately 768 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 70 Max Schoenfeld?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 70 Max Schoenfeld is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 70 Max Schoenfeld rank in NY?
PS 70 Max Schoenfeld ranks #3,534 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 70 Max Schoenfeld's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 70 Max Schoenfeld has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 70 Max Schoenfeld?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 70 Max Schoenfeld has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 70 Max Schoenfeld a charter school?
No, PS 70 Max Schoenfeld is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 70 Max Schoenfeld a Title I school?
No, PS 70 Max Schoenfeld is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 70 Max Schoenfeld?
98.3% of students at PS 70 Max Schoenfeld 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 768
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 73
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 98.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bronx County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.7%
- Phone
- (718) 583-6000
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 9- District Enrollment
- 26,766
- Schools in District
- 69
- District Rank
- #51 of 69
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