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#4155 of 4,742 schools in NY

School for Environmental Citizenship

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

A New York City Geographic District #10 elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

125 E 181ST ST, Bronx, NY 10453

  • Math 21% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 24% proficient (2022)
  • 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.9Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency23.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-22.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-37 pts
Overall Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-13.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile20th
Resources & Environment5.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
Chronic Absenteeism34.7%

Students at School for Environmental Citizenship score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency21%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency24%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 32 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 22% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
27%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
46%
2012
Math
27%
ELA
17%
2013
Math
22%
ELA
12%
2014
Math
16%
ELA
15%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
16%
2016
Math
15%
ELA
19%
2017
Math
16%
ELA
20%
2018
Math
18%
ELA
23%
2019
Math
18%
ELA
23%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
13%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
21%
ELA
24%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 21% (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 31 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

97.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where School for Environmental Citizenship 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 63Bikeable

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

Median income

$35,482

Median home value

$580,100

Median rent

$1,393/mo

College educated

14.5%

Homeownership

4.9%

Poverty rate

33.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10453; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Elementary School for Math Science and TechnologyEnrollment path unverified3.9K–50.0 mi227Compare →
PS 279 Capt Manuel Rivera JREnrollment path unverified6.6K–80.1 mi699Compare →
Kipp Freedom Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.8K–80.2 mi475Compare →
PS 163 Arthur a SchombergEnrollment path unverified4.8PK–50.3 mi265Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

New York City Geographic District #10

Schools in district
83
Rank in district
#69 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.

School for Environmental Citizenship is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #10; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About School for Environmental Citizenship

School for Environmental Citizenship is a public elementary school in Bronx, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #10, serving approximately 403 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #4,155 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about School for Environmental Citizenship

What grades does School for Environmental Citizenship serve?

School for Environmental Citizenship serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend School for Environmental Citizenship?

School for Environmental Citizenship has an enrollment of approximately 403 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at School for Environmental Citizenship?

The student-teacher ratio at School for Environmental Citizenship is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does School for Environmental Citizenship rank in NY?

School for Environmental Citizenship ranks #4,155 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is School for Environmental Citizenship's MySchoolScout rating?

School for Environmental Citizenship has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 School for Environmental Citizenship?

Based on loaded state assessment records, School for Environmental Citizenship has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is School for Environmental Citizenship a charter school?

No, School for Environmental Citizenship is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is School for Environmental Citizenship a Title I school?

No, School for Environmental Citizenship is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for School for Environmental Citizenship?

97.8% of students at School for Environmental Citizenship 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 – 5th
Enrollment
403
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bronx County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.7%
Area population (ZIP 10453)
78,270
Area average commute
42.9 min
Area median age
34.7
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 10453; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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