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Ps/ms 280 Mosholu Parkway

Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #10 · Bronx, NY

A New York City Geographic District #10 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

3202 STEUBEN AVE, Bronx, NY 10467

  • Math 36% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 38% proficient (2022)
  • 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.54 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-18 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-22.6 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.7:1
Chronic Absenteeism47.9%

Students at Ps/ms 280 Mosholu Parkway score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency36%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency38%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 42 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 37% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
63%
ELA
48%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
51%
2012
Math
21%
ELA
23%
2013
Math
30%
ELA
23%
2014
Math
34%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
29%
2016
Math
34%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
36%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
40%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
36%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 41% (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 36 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

96.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Ps/ms 280 Mosholu Parkway 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 95Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 74Very Bikeable

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

Median income

$47,806

Median home value

$425,500

Median rent

$1,505/mo

College educated

22%

Homeownership

13.6%

Poverty rate

26.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10467; 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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PS 56 Norwood HeightsEnrollment path unverified6.3K–50.4 mi626Compare →
PS 94 Kings College SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.9K–50.4 mi806Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

New York City Geographic District #10

Schools in district
83
Rank in district
#45 of 83
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/ms 280 Mosholu Parkway is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #10; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ps/ms 280 Mosholu Parkway

Ps/ms 280 Mosholu Parkway is a public elementary school in Bronx, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #10, serving approximately 700 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,102 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ps/ms 280 Mosholu Parkway

What grades does Ps/ms 280 Mosholu Parkway serve?

Ps/ms 280 Mosholu Parkway serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Ps/ms 280 Mosholu Parkway?

Ps/ms 280 Mosholu Parkway has an enrollment of approximately 700 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps/ms 280 Mosholu Parkway?

The student-teacher ratio at Ps/ms 280 Mosholu Parkway is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ps/ms 280 Mosholu Parkway rank in NY?

Ps/ms 280 Mosholu Parkway ranks #3,102 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Ps/ms 280 Mosholu Parkway's MySchoolScout rating?

Ps/ms 280 Mosholu Parkway has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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/ms 280 Mosholu Parkway?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ps/ms 280 Mosholu Parkway has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Ps/ms 280 Mosholu Parkway a charter school?

No, Ps/ms 280 Mosholu Parkway is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Ps/ms 280 Mosholu Parkway a Title I school?

No, Ps/ms 280 Mosholu Parkway is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ps/ms 280 Mosholu Parkway?

96.6% of students at Ps/ms 280 Mosholu Parkway 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
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
700
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
60
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bronx County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
47.9%
Phone
(718) 405-6360
Area population (ZIP 10467)
96,304
Area average commute
45 min
Area median age
36.6

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 10467; 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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