Very Good
#1391 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 29% in state
School in the Square Public Charter School
Elementary School · School in the Square Public Charter School · New York, NY
A charter elementary school in New York, NY where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
120 WADSWORTH AVE, New York, NY 10033
- Math 23% proficient (2022)
- Reading 39% proficient (2022)
- 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at School in the Square Public Charter School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 8 points since 2021, reaching 31% in 2022, across a 2-year record (2021–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2021-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2021-2022)
Based on 8 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where School in the Square Public Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 98Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 80Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,049/100K
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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
$75,585
Median home value
$709,100
Median rent
$1,742/mo
College educated
41.3%
Homeownership
15.4%
Poverty rate
17%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10033; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dos Puentes Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 0.2 mi | 434 | Compare → |
| PS 115 Alexander HumboldtEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 352 | Compare → |
| PS 132 Juan Pablo DuarteEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–5 | 0.2 mi | 173 | Compare → |
| Incarnation SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 164 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
School in the Square Public Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $32,658NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
School in the Square Public Charter School is listed in SCHOOL IN THE SQUARE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About School in the Square Public Charter School
School in the Square Public Charter School is a public elementary school in New York, NY, part of School in the Square Public Charter School, serving approximately 566 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,391 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2021-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2021-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about School in the Square Public Charter School
What grades does School in the Square Public Charter School serve?
School in the Square Public Charter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend School in the Square Public Charter School?
School in the Square Public Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 566 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School in the Square Public Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at School in the Square Public Charter School is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does School in the Square Public Charter School rank in NY?
School in the Square Public Charter School ranks #1,391 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is School in the Square Public Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
School in the Square Public Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 School in the Square Public Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, School in the Square Public Charter School has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2021-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2021-2022).
Is School in the Square Public Charter School a charter school?
Yes, School in the Square Public Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is School in the Square Public Charter School a Title I school?
No, School in the Square Public Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for School in the Square Public Charter School?
82.3% of students at School in the Square Public Charter 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 566
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.9%
- Phone
- (718) 916-7683
- Area population (ZIP 10033)
- 53,611
- Area average commute
- 41.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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 10033; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2021-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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