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#500 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 11% in state

Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs

Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 6

349 CABRINI BLVD, New York, NY 10040

Enrollment

766

Student-Teacher

13.4:1

Score

8.2

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New York schools

#500 of 4,742

In New York

#54 of 346

public schools

In district

#2 of 45

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 6

Academic growth

9.2 / 10

Excellent

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Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs

8.2/10

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About Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs

Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs is a public elementary school in New York, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 6. Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs serves approximately 766 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #500 of 4,742 schools in NY.

Structured state assessment records for Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares2.1 pts above district
  • This school 8.2 · Excellent
  • District avg 6.1
  • NY avg 5.9

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.4 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics8.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency73.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+12.4 pts
Overall Proficiency63% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+7.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
Resources & Environment6.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
Chronic Absenteeism28.5%

Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs — Students at Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

39.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 58.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
44.9% (2021 NYSED)
ELA Proficiency 65.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
56.6% (2021 NYSED)

Based on 38 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
89%
ELA
73%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
53%
2011
Math
69%
ELA
58%
2012
Math
34%
ELA
33%
2013
Math
46%
ELA
41%
2014
Math
51%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
53%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
53%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
53%
ELA
63%
2018
Math
64%
ELA
71%
2019
Math
64%
ELA
71%
2020*
Math
54.5%
ELA
74.5%
2021*
Math
59.8%
ELA
81.3%
2022
Math
52.5%
ELA
73.3%

* 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: 9.2/10.

How Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs Compares

See how Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
8.2/10
90th percentile in NY
Academic
8.0/10
Excellent
Growth
9.2/10
Excellent
Environment
6.0/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
40%
Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
57 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
28.5%

Location

349 CABRINI BLVD, New York, NY 10040

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. DOS PUENTES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.1/10, 0.4 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is PROFESSOR JUAN BOSCH PUBLIC SCHOOL (rated 7.9/10, 0.5 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, EQUITY PROJECT CHARTER SCHOOL (THE) (rated 7.9/10, 0.6 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in New York, see our New York schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.6 mi
School Distance Rating
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL - WASHINGTON HEIGHTS New York 0.1 mi 5.9
YESHIVA RABBI SAMSON RAPHAEL HIRSCH New York 0.2 mi 7.0
PS 48 PO MICHAEL J BUCZEK New York 0.3 mi 4.9
IS 528 BEA FULLER RODGERS SCHOOL New York 0.4 mi 6.5
ST ELIZABETH SCHOOL New York 0.3 mi 6.3
ST ELIZABETH CATHOLIC SCHOOL New York 0.3 mi 6.3
PS 132 JUAN PABLO DUARTE New York 0.4 mi 6.0
DOS PUENTES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL New York 0.4 mi 8.1
SCHOOL IN THE SQUARE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL New York 0.5 mi 7.3
MIDDLE SCHOOL 322 New York 0.5 mi 5.1
CITY COLLEGE ACADEMY OF THE ARTS New York 0.5 mi 4.9
JHS 143 ELEANOR ROOSEVELT New York 0.6 mi 4.9
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING SCHOOL New York 0.6 mi 6.0
PROFESSOR JUAN BOSCH PUBLIC SCHOOL New York 0.5 mi 7.9
PS 189 New York 0.5 mi 5.3
PS 152 DYCKMAN VALLEY New York 0.6 mi 3.4
PS 115 ALEXANDER HUMBOLDT New York 0.7 mi 6.3
EQUITY PROJECT CHARTER SCHOOL (THE) New York 0.6 mi 7.9
PS 173 New York 0.7 mi 7.4
COLLEGE ACADEMY (THE) New York 0.6 mi 6.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 10040 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$64,022

Median Home Value

$465,700

Median Rent

$1,680/mo

Population

41,581

College Educated

38.3%

Homeownership

15.4%

Avg Commute

39 min

Poverty Rate

16.6%

Median Age

41.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs

What grades does Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs serve?

Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs?

Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs has an enrollment of approximately 766 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs?

The student-teacher ratio at Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs rank in NY?

Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs ranks #500 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs's MySchoolScout rating?

Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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/is 187 Hudson Cliffs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs a charter school?

No, Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs a Title I school?

No, Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs?

39.7% of students at Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs 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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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
88 Very Walkable
Transit Score
100 Rider’s Paradise
Bike Score
55 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
766
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
57
Free/Reduced Lunch
39.7%
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
New York County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.5%

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