Very Good
#860 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 18% in state
Teachers College Community School
Elementary School · New York City Geographic District # 5 · New York, NY
A New York City Geographic District # 5 elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
168 MORNINGSIDE AVE, New York, NY 10027
- Math 33% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Teachers College Community School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 9-year record (2014–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 19 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Teachers College Community School 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 98Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 73Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,049/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,220
Median home value
$915,000
Median rent
$1,609/mo
College educated
51.8%
Homeownership
15.7%
Poverty rate
23.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10027; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kipp Star College Prep Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 681 | Compare → |
| PS 125 Ralph BuncheEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 251 | Compare → |
| PS 129 John H FinleyEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 218 | Compare → |
| PS 36 Margaret DouglasEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 277 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
New York City Geographic District # 5
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #6 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.
Teachers College Community School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 5; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Teachers College Community School
Teachers College Community School is a public elementary school in New York, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 5, serving approximately 322 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #860 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Teachers College Community School
What grades does Teachers College Community School serve?
Teachers College Community School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Teachers College Community School?
Teachers College Community School has an enrollment of approximately 322 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Teachers College Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Teachers College Community School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Teachers College Community School rank in NY?
Teachers College Community School ranks #860 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Teachers College Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Teachers College Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Teachers College Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Teachers College Community School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Teachers College Community School a charter school?
No, Teachers College Community School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Teachers College Community School a Title I school?
No, Teachers College Community School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Teachers College Community School?
77.3% of students at Teachers College Community 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
- 322
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.8%
- Phone
- (212) 316-8080
- Area population (ZIP 10027)
- 65,068
- Area average commute
- 31.5 min
- Area median age
- 32.5
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 10027; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2022, multi-year average, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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