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#3019 of 4,742 schools in NY
Ps/is 54
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #10
2703 WEBSTER AVE, Bronx, NY 10458
Enrollment
346
Student-Teacher
13.3:1
Score
5.6
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
346
Student-Teacher
13.3:1
Score
5.6
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#3,019 of 4,742
In Bronx
#231 of 452
public schools
In district
#40 of 83
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #10
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Ps/is 54
Elementary School in Bronx · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Ps/is 54
Ps/is 54 is a public elementary school in Bronx, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #10. Ps/is 54 serves approximately 346 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Ps/is 54 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,019 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Ps/is 54 show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 5.6 · Average
- District avg 4.9
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Ps/is 54 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.
45% of students at Ps/is 54 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/is 54 — Students at Ps/is 54 score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
95.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 32 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: 6.9/10.
How Ps/is 54 Compares
See how Ps/is 54 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
2703 WEBSTER AVE, Bronx, NY 10458
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Ps/is 54 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. KIPP BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL II (rated 6.9/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is OUR LADY OF MT CARMEL SCHOOL (rated 6.8/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PS 46 EDGAR ALLAN POE (rated 5.7/10, 0.2 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Bronx, see our Bronx schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| FORDHAM PREPARATORY SCHOOL Bronx | 0.1 mi | 5.9 |
| PS 46 EDGAR ALLAN POE Bronx | 0.2 mi | 5.7 |
| OUR LADY OF REFUGE SCHOOL Bronx | 0.2 mi | 5.5 |
| ACADEMY OF MOUNT ST URSULA Bronx | 0.3 mi | 6.1 |
| BELMONT PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL Bronx | 0.4 mi | 7.5 |
| FORDHAM HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS Bronx | 0.4 mi | 9.0 |
| FORDHAM LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Bronx | 0.4 mi | 8.2 |
| BRONX HIGH SCHOOL FOR LAW AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Bronx | 0.4 mi | 7.7 |
| WEST BRONX ACADEMY FOR THE FUTURE Bronx | 0.4 mi | 4.8 |
| KNOWLEDGE AND POWER PREP ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Bronx | 0.4 mi | 7.6 |
| JONAS BRONCK ACADEMY Bronx | 0.3 mi | 8.3 |
| OUR LADY OF MT CARMEL SCHOOL Bronx | 0.4 mi | 6.8 |
| IS 254 Bronx | 0.4 mi | 5.0 |
| THOMAS C GIORDANO MIDDLE SCHOOL 45 Bronx | 0.5 mi | 5.0 |
| PS 246 POE CENTER Bronx | 0.4 mi | 4.7 |
| PS 8 ISAAC VARIAN Bronx | 0.6 mi | 3.9 |
| ST PHILIP NERI SCHOOL Bronx | 0.6 mi | 5.4 |
| KIPP BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL II Bronx | 0.5 mi | 6.9 |
| PS 85 GREAT EXPECTATIONS Bronx | 0.6 mi | 5.6 |
| PS/MS 20 PO GEORGE J WERDAN III Bronx | 0.6 mi | 4.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10458 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$42,107
Median Home Value
$515,700
Median Rent
$1,548/mo
Population
78,741
College Educated
16.1%
Homeownership
3.9%
Avg Commute
44.3 min
Poverty Rate
29.8%
Median Age
31.1
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ALICE E GRADY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Elmsford, NY | 5.6 |
| BEMUS POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bemus Point, NY | 5.6 |
| BNEI YAKOV YOSEF OF MONSEY Spring Valley, NY | 5.6 |
| C R WEEKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Windsor, NY | 5.6 |
| CENTENNIAL AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Roosevelt, NY | 5.6 |
| CRAIG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Schenectady, NY | 5.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ps/is 54
What grades does Ps/is 54 serve?
Ps/is 54 serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Ps/is 54?
Ps/is 54 has an enrollment of approximately 346 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps/is 54?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps/is 54 is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ps/is 54 rank in NY?
Ps/is 54 ranks #3,019 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Ps/is 54's MySchoolScout rating?
Ps/is 54 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 54?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ps/is 54 has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ps/is 54 a charter school?
No, Ps/is 54 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ps/is 54 a Title I school?
No, Ps/is 54 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ps/is 54?
95.1% of students at Ps/is 54 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
- 346
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 95.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bronx County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.5%
- Phone
- (718) 584-4203
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #10- District Enrollment
- 43,655
- Schools in District
- 83
- District Rank
- #40 of 83
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