Below Average
#4027 of 4,742 schools in NY
Riverside School for Makers and Artists (the)
Elementary School · New York City Geographic District # 3 · New York, NY
A New York City Geographic District # 3 elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
300 W 61ST ST, New York, NY 10023
- Math 16% proficient (2022)
- Reading 28% proficient (2022)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Riverside School for Makers and Artists (the) score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (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 38 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Riverside School for Makers and Artists (the) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 92Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 87Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,049/100K
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New York), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$157,866
Median home value
$1,401,800
Median rent
$3,050/mo
College educated
84.3%
Homeownership
39.5%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10023; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Joshua Heschel SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–12 | 0.0 mi | 910 | Compare → |
| Collegiate SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 662 | Compare → |
| PS 452Enrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 387 | Compare → |
| Hudsonway Immersion SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 57 | Compare → |
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
New York City Geographic District # 3
- Schools in district
- 43
- Rank in district
- #39 of 42
- 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.
Riverside School for Makers and Artists (the) is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 3; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riverside School for Makers and Artists (the)
Riverside School for Makers and Artists (the) is a public elementary school in New York, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 3, serving approximately 547 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,027 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riverside School for Makers and Artists (the)
What grades does Riverside School for Makers and Artists (the) serve?
Riverside School for Makers and Artists (the) serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Riverside School for Makers and Artists (the)?
Riverside School for Makers and Artists (the) has an enrollment of approximately 547 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside School for Makers and Artists (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside School for Makers and Artists (the) is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riverside School for Makers and Artists (the) rank in NY?
Riverside School for Makers and Artists (the) ranks #4,027 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Riverside School for Makers and Artists (the)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Riverside School for Makers and Artists (the) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Riverside School for Makers and Artists (the)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverside School for Makers and Artists (the) has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Riverside School for Makers and Artists (the) a charter school?
No, Riverside School for Makers and Artists (the) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Riverside School for Makers and Artists (the) a Title I school?
No, Riverside School for Makers and Artists (the) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverside School for Makers and Artists (the)?
87.0% of students at Riverside School for Makers and Artists (the) 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 547
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 78.6%
- Phone
- (347) 478-5228
- Area population (ZIP 10023)
- 67,468
- Area average commute
- 27.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
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 10023; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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