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#1077 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 23% in state

Ps/is 210 21st Century Academy

Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 6

501-503 W 152ND ST, New York, NY 10031

Enrollment

423

Student-Teacher

11.1:1

Score

7.6

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New York schools

#1,077 of 4,742

In New York

#114 of 346

public schools

In district

#6 of 45

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 6

Academic growth

9.0 / 10

Excellent

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Ps/is 210 21st Century Academy

7.6/10

Elementary School in New York · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Ps/is 210 21st Century Academy

Ps/is 210 21st Century Academy is a public elementary school in New York, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 6. Ps/is 210 21st Century Academy serves approximately 423 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Ps/is 210 21st Century Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,077 of 4,742 schools in NY.

Structured state assessment records for Ps/is 210 21st Century Academy show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares1.5 pts above district
  • This school 7.6 · Very Good
  • District avg 6.1
  • NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

36% of students at Ps/is 210 21st Century Academy 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

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change+0.26 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics6.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-15.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-18.9 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.1:1
Chronic Absenteeism36.2%

Ps/is 210 21st Century Academy — Students at Ps/is 210 21st Century Academy score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

88.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 35.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
38.3% (2021 NYSED)
ELA Proficiency 42.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
56.3% (2021 NYSED)

Based on 36 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
83%
ELA
58%
2011
Math
43%
ELA
32%
2012
Math
14%
ELA
18%
2013
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2014
Math
29%
ELA
20%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
29%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
54.5%
2021*
Math
26.2%
ELA
50.1%
2022
Math
32.3%
ELA
43.4%

* 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: 9.0/10.

How Ps/is 210 21st Century Academy Compares

See how Ps/is 210 21st Century Academy performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.6/10
77th percentile in NY
Academic
6.2/10
Average
Growth
9.0/10
Excellent
Environment
6.1/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
88%
Teaching Staff
11:1 student-teacher ratio
38 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
36.2%

Location

501-503 W 152ND ST, New York, NY 10031

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Ps/is 210 21st Century Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-HARLEM 5 (rated 6.9/10, 0.7 miles away), with a comparable rating. Another option is NEIGHBORHOOD CHARTER SCHOOL OF HARLEM (rated 6.6/10, 0.4 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, PS 4 DUKE ELLINGTON (rated 6.5/10, 0.4 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in New York, see our New York schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.6 mi
School Distance Rating
NEW HEIGHTS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL New York 0.1 mi 6.1
PS 28 WRIGHT BROTHERS New York 0.2 mi 4.3
COMMUNITY HEALTH ACADEMY OF THE HEIGHTS New York 0.3 mi 5.8
WILLIAM LYNCH SCHOOL (THE) New York 0.3 mi 5.6
PS 153 ADAM CLAYTON POWELL New York 0.3 mi 4.9
PS 4 DUKE ELLINGTON New York 0.4 mi 6.5
NEIGHBORHOOD CHARTER SCHOOL OF HARLEM New York 0.4 mi 6.6
OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL New York 0.5 mi 6.5
THURGOOD MARSHALL ACADEMY LOWER SCHOOL New York 0.5 mi 4.6
PS 46 ARTHUR TAPPAN New York 0.5 mi 4.4
WHIN MUSIC COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL New York 0.6 mi 2.9
HARLEM VILLAGE ACADEMY WEST CHARTER SCHOOL New York 0.6 mi 8.5
PS 194 COUNTEE CULLEN New York 0.6 mi 4.2
HIGH SCHOOL MATHEMATICS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING AT CCNY New York 0.6 mi 8.2
PS 123 MAHALIA JACKSON New York 0.7 mi 4.4
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-HARLEM 5 New York 0.7 mi 6.9
PS 200 JAMES MCCUNE SMITH SCHOOL (THE) New York 0.6 mi 4.5
FREDERICK DOUGLASS ACADEMY New York 0.6 mi 3.9
MOTT HALL SCHOOL (THE) New York 0.6 mi 7.6
COMMUNITY MATH AND SCIENCE PREP New York 0.6 mi 5.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 10031 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$65,067

Median Home Value

$678,000

Median Rent

$1,787/mo

Population

60,305

College Educated

40.8%

Homeownership

13.7%

Avg Commute

38 min

Poverty Rate

23%

Median Age

37.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ps/is 210 21st Century Academy

What grades does Ps/is 210 21st Century Academy serve?

Ps/is 210 21st Century Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Ps/is 210 21st Century Academy?

Ps/is 210 21st Century Academy has an enrollment of approximately 423 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps/is 210 21st Century Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Ps/is 210 21st Century Academy 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/is 210 21st Century Academy rank in NY?

Ps/is 210 21st Century Academy ranks #1,077 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Ps/is 210 21st Century Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Ps/is 210 21st Century Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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/is 210 21st Century Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ps/is 210 21st Century Academy has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Ps/is 210 21st Century Academy a charter school?

No, Ps/is 210 21st Century Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Ps/is 210 21st Century Academy a Title I school?

No, Ps/is 210 21st Century Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ps/is 210 21st Century Academy?

88.2% of students at Ps/is 210 21st Century Academy 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
94 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
100 Rider’s Paradise
Bike Score
86 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
423
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Free/Reduced Lunch
88.2%
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
New York County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.2%

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