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Very Good

#1347 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 28% in state

PS 75 Emily Dickinson

Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 3

735 WEST END AVE, New York, NY 10025

Enrollment

480

Student-Teacher

6.6:1

Score

7.3

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New York schools

#1,347 of 4,742

In New York

#139 of 346

public schools

In district

#23 of 42

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 3

Academic growth

8.7 / 10

Excellent

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PS 75 Emily Dickinson

7.3/10

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About PS 75 Emily Dickinson

PS 75 Emily Dickinson is a public elementary school in New York, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 3. PS 75 Emily Dickinson serves approximately 480 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 6.6:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 75 Emily Dickinson has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,347 of 4,742 schools in NY.

Structured state assessment records for PS 75 Emily Dickinson show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares0.8 pts above district
  • This school 7.3 · Very Good
  • District avg 6.5
  • NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

At 6.6:1 students to teachers, PS 75 Emily Dickinson sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

50% of students at PS 75 Emily Dickinson 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

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.06 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics6.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency46% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-1.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14.4 pts
Overall Proficiency46% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.6:1
Chronic Absenteeism50%

PS 75 Emily Dickinson — Students at PS 75 Emily Dickinson score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

68.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 58.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
45.3% (2021 NYSED)
ELA Proficiency 52.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
57.0% (2021 NYSED)

Based on 33 test records from NY state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
85%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
61%
ELA
50%
2012
Math
36%
ELA
25%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
30%
2014
Math
48%
ELA
34%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
44%
ELA
49%
2018
Math
54%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
54%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
74.5%
ELA
74.5%
2021*
Math
77.2%
ELA
69.4%
2022
Math
46%
ELA
46.6%

* 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: 8.7/10.

How PS 75 Emily Dickinson Compares

See how PS 75 Emily Dickinson performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.3/10
72th percentile in NY
Academic
6.9/10
Average
Growth
8.7/10
Excellent
Environment
4.6/10
Below Average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
69%
Teaching Staff
7:1 student-teacher ratio
73 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
50.0%

Location

735 WEST END AVE, New York, NY 10025

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering PS 75 Emily Dickinson may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BASIS INDEPENDENT MANHATTAN (rated 9.1/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 166 RICHARD ROGERS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS & SCIENCE (THE) (rated 8.7/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, METROPOLITAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL (rated 8.4/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in New York, see our New York schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.6 mi
School Distance Rating
WEST SIDE MONTESSORI SCHOOL New York 0.2 mi
LAFAYETTE ACADEMY New York 0.3 mi 8.2
COMMUNITY ACTION SCHOOL-MS 258 New York 0.3 mi 5.5
PS 333 MANHATTAN SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN New York 0.3 mi 7.6
PS 163 ALFRED E SMITH New York 0.3 mi 7.5
THE GENEVA SCHOOL OF MANHATTAN New York 0.4 mi 7.9
THE STUDIO SCHOOL New York 0.3 mi 6.2
YESHIVA KETANA OF MANHATTAN New York 0.4 mi 5.4
MANHATTAN CHILDREN'S CENTER (THE) New York 0.4 mi 7.7
PS 166 RICHARD ROGERS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS & SCIENCE (THE) New York 0.4 mi 8.7
GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI COLUMBUS SQUARE New York 0.4 mi
BASIS INDEPENDENT MANHATTAN New York 0.4 mi 9.1
THE SMITH SCHOOL New York 0.6 mi 6.6
GAN ALIYA New York 0.6 mi 6.4
PS 84 LILLIAN WEBER New York 0.5 mi 8.2
METROPOLITAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL New York 0.5 mi 8.4
SOLOMON SCHECHTER SCHOOL OF MANHATTAN New York 0.4 mi 7.5
COLUMBIA GRAMMAR & PREPARATORY SCHOOL New York 0.5 mi 6.5
MANHATTAN COUNTRY SCHOOL New York 0.6 mi 4.7
BAIS YAAKOV BNOS ALIYA New York 0.6 mi 6.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 10025 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$109,195

Median Home Value

$1,125,200

Median Rent

$2,009/mo

Population

93,223

College Educated

68.8%

Homeownership

30.7%

Avg Commute

32 min

Poverty Rate

15.1%

Median Age

40.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PS 75 Emily Dickinson

What grades does PS 75 Emily Dickinson serve?

PS 75 Emily Dickinson serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend PS 75 Emily Dickinson?

PS 75 Emily Dickinson has an enrollment of approximately 480 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 75 Emily Dickinson?

The student-teacher ratio at PS 75 Emily Dickinson is 6.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does PS 75 Emily Dickinson rank in NY?

PS 75 Emily Dickinson ranks #1,347 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is PS 75 Emily Dickinson's MySchoolScout rating?

PS 75 Emily Dickinson has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 75 Emily Dickinson?

Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 75 Emily Dickinson has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is PS 75 Emily Dickinson a charter school?

No, PS 75 Emily Dickinson is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is PS 75 Emily Dickinson a Title I school?

No, PS 75 Emily Dickinson is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 75 Emily Dickinson?

68.8% of students at PS 75 Emily Dickinson qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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Bike Score
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
480
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
73
Free/Reduced Lunch
68.8%
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
New York County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
50.0%

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