Excellent
#426 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 9% in state
Tag Young Scholars
Elementary School · New York City Geographic District # 4 · New York, NY
A New York City Geographic District # 4 elementary school where students score 35 points above what's typical for similar communities.
240 E 109TH ST, New York, NY 10029
- Math 94% proficient (2022)
- Reading 95% proficient (2022)
- 19:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tag Young Scholars score 95% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 95% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 94% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 94% (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 39 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tag Young Scholars 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 99Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 82Very 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
$38,308
Median home value
$818,100
Median rent
$1,183/mo
College educated
35.7%
Homeownership
7%
Poverty rate
30.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10029; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilingual Bicultural School (the)Enrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–5 | 0.0 mi | 315 | Compare → |
| PS 83 Luis Munoz RiveraEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 0.0 mi | 339 | Compare → |
| Amber Charter School East HarlemCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | K–5 | 0.2 mi | 312 | Compare → |
| East Harlem Scholars Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 897 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
New York City Geographic District # 4
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #4 of 28
- 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.
Tag Young Scholars is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 4; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tag Young Scholars
Tag Young Scholars is a public elementary school in New York, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 4, serving approximately 550 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #426 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 94% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tag Young Scholars
What grades does Tag Young Scholars serve?
Tag Young Scholars serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Tag Young Scholars?
Tag Young Scholars has an enrollment of approximately 550 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tag Young Scholars?
The student-teacher ratio at Tag Young Scholars is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tag Young Scholars rank in NY?
Tag Young Scholars ranks #426 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Tag Young Scholars's MySchoolScout rating?
Tag Young Scholars has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Tag Young Scholars?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tag Young Scholars has 94% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Tag Young Scholars a charter school?
No, Tag Young Scholars is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tag Young Scholars a Title I school?
No, Tag Young Scholars is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tag Young Scholars?
26.9% of students at Tag Young Scholars 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
- 550
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.1%
- Phone
- (212) 860-6003
- Area population (ZIP 10029)
- 74,848
- Area average commute
- 33.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 10029; 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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