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#3817 of 4,742 schools in NY

PS 96 Joseph Lanzetta

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 below what's typical for similar communities.

216 E 120TH ST, New York, NY 10035

  • Math 13% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2022)
  • 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.11 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.0Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency21.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-41 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-39.3 pts
Overall Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-18.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile12th
Resources & Environment2.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.1:1
Chronic Absenteeism77.5%

Students at PS 96 Joseph Lanzetta score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency13%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
68%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
41%
ELA
27%
2011
Math
34%
ELA
26%
2012
Math
5%
ELA
10%
2013
Math
9%
ELA
11%
2014
Math
6%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
9%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
11%
ELA
14%
2017
Math
14%
ELA
16%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
21%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
21%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
21%
ELA
43%
2022
Math
13%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 29% (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 38 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

97.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where PS 96 Joseph Lanzetta sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 96Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 83Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,049/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New York), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$40,556

Median home value

$663,500

Median rent

$1,283/mo

College educated

30.7%

Homeownership

9.9%

Poverty rate

37.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10035; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
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Democracy Prep Endurance Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.4PK–120.2 mi634Compare →
Harlem Prep Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.13–120.2 mi793Compare →
Harlem Village Academy East Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.8PK–120.2 mi388Compare →

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
#19 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 96 Joseph Lanzetta is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 4; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About PS 96 Joseph Lanzetta

PS 96 Joseph Lanzetta is a public elementary school in New York, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 4, serving approximately 422 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,817 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about PS 96 Joseph Lanzetta

What grades does PS 96 Joseph Lanzetta serve?

PS 96 Joseph Lanzetta serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend PS 96 Joseph Lanzetta?

PS 96 Joseph Lanzetta has an enrollment of approximately 422 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 96 Joseph Lanzetta?

The student-teacher ratio at PS 96 Joseph Lanzetta is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does PS 96 Joseph Lanzetta rank in NY?

PS 96 Joseph Lanzetta ranks #3,817 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is PS 96 Joseph Lanzetta's MySchoolScout rating?

PS 96 Joseph Lanzetta has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 96 Joseph Lanzetta?

Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 96 Joseph Lanzetta has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is PS 96 Joseph Lanzetta a charter school?

No, PS 96 Joseph Lanzetta is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is PS 96 Joseph Lanzetta a Title I school?

No, PS 96 Joseph Lanzetta is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 96 Joseph Lanzetta?

97.4% of students at PS 96 Joseph Lanzetta 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 – 8th
Enrollment
422
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
New York County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
77.5%
Phone
(212) 860-5851
Area population (ZIP 10035)
39,082
Area average commute
37.6 min
Area median age
36.9

Official sources & links

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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 10035; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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