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#4259 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 8 Isaac Varian
Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #10 · Bronx, NY
A New York City Geographic District #10 elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3010 BRIGGS AVE, Bronx, NY 10458
- Math 24% proficient (2022)
- Reading 29% proficient (2022)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at PS 8 Isaac Varian score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 26% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where PS 8 Isaac Varian sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 81Very Walkable
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 76Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$42,107
Median home value
$515,700
Median rent
$1,548/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
3.9%
Poverty rate
29.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10458; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Philip Neri SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 204 | Compare → |
| PS 168Enrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 609 | Compare → |
| Ps/ms 20 Po George J Werdan IIIEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 766 | Compare → |
| Ps/ms 280 Mosholu ParkwayEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 700 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
New York City Geographic District #10
- Schools in district
- 83
- Rank in district
- #71 of 83
- 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 8 Isaac Varian is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #10; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About PS 8 Isaac Varian
PS 8 Isaac Varian is a public elementary school in Bronx, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #10, serving approximately 650 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #4,259 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about PS 8 Isaac Varian
What grades does PS 8 Isaac Varian serve?
PS 8 Isaac Varian serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 8 Isaac Varian?
PS 8 Isaac Varian has an enrollment of approximately 650 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 8 Isaac Varian?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 8 Isaac Varian is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 8 Isaac Varian rank in NY?
PS 8 Isaac Varian ranks #4,259 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 8 Isaac Varian's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 8 Isaac Varian has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 8 Isaac Varian?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 8 Isaac Varian has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 8 Isaac Varian a charter school?
No, PS 8 Isaac Varian is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 8 Isaac Varian a Title I school?
No, PS 8 Isaac Varian is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 8 Isaac Varian?
92.5% of students at PS 8 Isaac Varian 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
- 650
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bronx County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.5%
- Phone
- (718) 584-3043
- Area population (ZIP 10458)
- 78,741
- Area average commute
- 44.3 min
- Area median age
- 31.1
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 10458; 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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