Below Average
#3822 of 4,742 schools in NY
Ps/is 224
Middle School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 7
345 BROOK AVE, Bronx, NY 10454
Enrollment
187
Student-Teacher
7.8:1
Score
4.6
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
187
Student-Teacher
7.8:1
Score
4.6
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#3,822 of 4,742
In Bronx
#327 of 452
public schools
In district
#33 of 40
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 7
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Ps/is 224
Middle School in Bronx · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Ps/is 224
Ps/is 224 is a public middle school in Bronx, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 7. Ps/is 224 serves approximately 187 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Ps/is 224 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,822 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Ps/is 224 show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.6 · Below Average
- District avg 5.6
- NY avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
At 187 students, Ps/is 224 is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Ps/is 224 sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 7.8:1 students to teachers, Ps/is 224 sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Ps/is 224 — Students at Ps/is 224 score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
97.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* 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: 6.6/10.
How Ps/is 224 Compares
See how Ps/is 224 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
345 BROOK AVE, Bronx, NY 10454
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Ps/is 224 may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. CREO COLLEGE PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 7.5/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ACADEMY OF APPLIED MATHEMATICS AND TECHNOLOGY (rated 6.5/10), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Bronx, see our Bronx schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.4 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10454 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$27,500
Median Home Value
$780,800
Median Rent
$1,064/mo
Population
40,368
College Educated
13.9%
Homeownership
6.4%
Avg Commute
39.4 min
Poverty Rate
42.8%
Median Age
33.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ps/is 224
What grades does Ps/is 224 serve?
Ps/is 224 serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Ps/is 224?
Ps/is 224 has an enrollment of approximately 187 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps/is 224?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps/is 224 is 7.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ps/is 224 rank in NY?
Ps/is 224 ranks #3,822 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Ps/is 224's MySchoolScout rating?
Ps/is 224 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/is 224?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ps/is 224 has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ps/is 224 a charter school?
No, Ps/is 224 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ps/is 224 a Title I school?
No, Ps/is 224 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ps/is 224?
97.3% of students at Ps/is 224 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 187
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 97.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bronx County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.7%
- Phone
- (718) 665-9804
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 7- District Enrollment
- 15,146
- Schools in District
- 41
- District Rank
- #33 of 40
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