Average
#3528 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 83 Luis Munoz Rivera
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 4
219 E 109TH ST, New York, NY 10029
Enrollment
339
Student-Teacher
13.6:1
Score
5.0
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
339
Student-Teacher
13.6:1
Score
5.0
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#3,528 of 4,742
In New York
#275 of 346
public schools
In district
#15 of 28
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 4
Equity
8.5 / 10
Excellent
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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. PS 83 Luis Munoz Rivera serves approximately 339 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 83 Luis Munoz Rivera has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,528 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for PS 83 Luis Munoz Rivera show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 5.0 · Average
- District avg 4.8
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
52% of students at PS 83 Luis Munoz Rivera 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 83 Luis Munoz Rivera — Students at PS 83 Luis Munoz Rivera score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
95%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 24 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 3.9/10.
How PS 83 Luis Munoz Rivera Compares
See how PS 83 Luis Munoz Rivera performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
219 E 109TH ST, New York, NY 10029
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 83 Luis Munoz Rivera may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. TAG YOUNG SCHOLARS (rated 8.3/10), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 146 ANN M SHORT (rated 5.9/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, PS 102 JACQUES CARTIER (rated 4.8/10, 0.2 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in New York, see our New York schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| BILINGUAL BICULTURAL SCHOOL (THE) New York | 0.0 mi | 3.2 |
| TAG YOUNG SCHOLARS New York | 0.0 mi | 8.3 |
| ESPERANZA PREPARATORY ACADEMY New York | 0.0 mi | 4.9 |
| AMBER CHARTER SCHOOL EAST HARLEM New York | 0.2 mi | 4.3 |
| EAST HARLEM SCHOLARS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL New York | 0.2 mi | 4.7 |
| PARK EAST HIGH SCHOOL New York | 0.2 mi | 8.5 |
| PS 102 JACQUES CARTIER New York | 0.2 mi | 4.8 |
| HARBOR SCIENCE AND ARTS CHARTER SCHOOL New York | 0.2 mi | 3.5 |
| MOSAIC PREPARATORY ACADEMY New York | 0.3 mi | 3.7 |
| JAMES WELDON JOHNSON SCHOOL New York | 0.3 mi | 2.8 |
| PS 146 ANN M SHORT New York | 0.3 mi | 5.9 |
| EAST HARLEM SCHOOL AT EXODUS HOUSE New York | 0.3 mi | 7.0 |
| DREAM CHARTER SCHOOL EAST HARLEM New York | 0.3 mi | 5.1 |
| HERITAGE SCHOOL (THE) New York | 0.3 mi | 7.6 |
| PS 38 ROBERTO CLEMENTE New York | 0.3 mi | 2.7 |
| CRISTO REY NEW YORK HIGH SCHOOL New York | 0.3 mi | 5.8 |
| LEXINGTON ACADEMY (THE) New York | 0.3 mi | 3.2 |
| COOKE SCHOOL New York | 0.4 mi | 7.5 |
| PS 108 ASSEMBLYMAN ANGELO DEL TORO EDUCATIONAL COMPLEX New York | 0.4 mi | 2.8 |
| PS 155 WILLIAM PACA New York | 0.4 mi | 4.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10029 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$38,308
Median Home Value
$818,100
Median Rent
$1,183/mo
Population
74,848
College Educated
35.7%
Homeownership
7%
Avg Commute
33.3 min
Poverty Rate
30.6%
Median Age
37.8
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| COLONIAL VILLAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Niagara Falls, NY | 5.0 |
| EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER New Hyde Park, NY | 5.0 |
| EAST HILL SCHOOL Canajoharie, NY | 5.0 |
| GENESEO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Geneseo, NY | 5.0 |
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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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 339
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 95.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.2%
- Phone
- (212) 860-5847
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 4- District Enrollment
- 11,690
- Schools in District
- 29
- District Rank
- #15 of 28
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