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#3528 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 83 Luis Munoz Rivera
Elementary School · New York City Geographic District # 4 · New York, NY
A New York City Geographic District # 4 elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
219 E 109TH ST, New York, NY 10029
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 54% proficient (2022)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at PS 83 Luis Munoz Rivera score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 39 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 56% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 24 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where PS 83 Luis Munoz Rivera sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 98Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 82Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,049/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$38,308
Median home value
$818,100
Median rent
$1,183/mo
College educated
35.7%
Homeownership
7%
Poverty rate
30.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10029; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilingual Bicultural School (the)Enrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–5 | 0.0 mi | 315 | Compare → |
| Tag Young ScholarsEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–8 | 0.0 mi | 550 | Compare → |
| Amber Charter School East HarlemCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | K–5 | 0.2 mi | 312 | Compare → |
| East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 897 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
New York City Geographic District # 4
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #15 of 28
- 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 83 Luis Munoz Rivera is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 4; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About PS 83 Luis Munoz Rivera
PS 83 Luis Munoz Rivera is a public elementary school in New York, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 4, serving approximately 339 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,528 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about PS 83 Luis Munoz Rivera
What grades does PS 83 Luis Munoz Rivera serve?
PS 83 Luis Munoz Rivera serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 83 Luis Munoz Rivera?
PS 83 Luis Munoz Rivera has an enrollment of approximately 339 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 83 Luis Munoz Rivera?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 83 Luis Munoz Rivera is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 83 Luis Munoz Rivera rank in NY?
PS 83 Luis Munoz Rivera ranks #3,528 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 83 Luis Munoz Rivera's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 83 Luis Munoz Rivera 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 83 Luis Munoz Rivera?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 83 Luis Munoz Rivera has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 83 Luis Munoz Rivera a charter school?
No, PS 83 Luis Munoz Rivera is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 83 Luis Munoz Rivera a Title I school?
No, PS 83 Luis Munoz Rivera is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 83 Luis Munoz Rivera?
95.0% of students at PS 83 Luis Munoz Rivera 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
- 339
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.2%
- Phone
- (212) 860-5847
- Area population (ZIP 10029)
- 74,848
- Area average commute
- 33.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 10029; 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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