Below Average
#3690 of 4,742 schools in NY
Ps/ms 29 Melrose School
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 7
758 COURTLANDT AVE, Bronx, NY 10451
Enrollment
638
Student-Teacher
10.5:1
Score
4.8
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
638
Student-Teacher
10.5:1
Score
4.8
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#3,690 of 4,742
In Bronx
#310 of 452
public schools
In district
#30 of 40
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 7
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Ps/ms 29 Melrose School
Elementary School in Bronx · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Ps/ms 29 Melrose School
Ps/ms 29 Melrose School is a public elementary school in Bronx, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 7. Ps/ms 29 Melrose School serves approximately 638 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Ps/ms 29 Melrose School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,690 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Ps/ms 29 Melrose School show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.8 · Below Average
- District avg 5.4
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Ps/ms 29 Melrose School 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.
56% of students at Ps/ms 29 Melrose School 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/ms 29 Melrose School — Students at Ps/ms 29 Melrose School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
96.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 40 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: 6.2/10.
How Ps/ms 29 Melrose School Compares
See how Ps/ms 29 Melrose School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
758 COURTLANDT AVE, Bronx, NY 10451
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Ps/ms 29 Melrose School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. GRANT AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.1/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is CONCOURSE VILLAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 6.1/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PS/MS 31 WILLIAM LLOYD GARRISON (THE) (rated 5.9/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Bronx, see our Bronx schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.3 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10451 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$37,111
Median Home Value
$263,500
Median Rent
$1,269/mo
Population
48,975
College Educated
21.3%
Homeownership
13.6%
Avg Commute
42 min
Poverty Rate
32.1%
Median Age
36
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| BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS Bronx, NY | 4.8 |
| DUNKIRK INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Dunkirk, NY | 4.8 |
| ELM STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Waverly, NY | 4.8 |
| GEORGE L COOKE SCHOOL Monticello, NY | 4.8 |
| HARRIET ROSS TUBMAN ACADEMY Buffalo, NY | 4.8 |
| KIPP FREEDOM CHARTER SCHOOL Bronx, NY | 4.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ps/ms 29 Melrose School
What grades does Ps/ms 29 Melrose School serve?
Ps/ms 29 Melrose School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Ps/ms 29 Melrose School?
Ps/ms 29 Melrose School has an enrollment of approximately 638 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps/ms 29 Melrose School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps/ms 29 Melrose School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ps/ms 29 Melrose School rank in NY?
Ps/ms 29 Melrose School ranks #3,690 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Ps/ms 29 Melrose School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ps/ms 29 Melrose School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 29 Melrose School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ps/ms 29 Melrose School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ps/ms 29 Melrose School a charter school?
No, Ps/ms 29 Melrose School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ps/ms 29 Melrose School a Title I school?
No, Ps/ms 29 Melrose School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ps/ms 29 Melrose School?
96.1% of students at Ps/ms 29 Melrose School 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 638
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 96.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bronx County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.8%
- Phone
- (718) 292-3785
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 7- District Enrollment
- 15,146
- Schools in District
- 41
- District Rank
- #30 of 40
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