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William Lynch School (the)

Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 6

1750 AMSTERDAM AVE, New York, NY 10031

Last updated: July 2026

Enrollment

249

Student-Teacher

12.4:1

Score

5.6

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Enrollment

249

Student-Teacher

12.4:1

Score

5.6

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage
2022-23

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New York schools

#3,015 of 4,742

In New York

#242 of 346

public schools

In district

#25 of 45

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 6

Academic growth

7.3 / 10

Very Good

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About William Lynch School (the)

William Lynch School (the) is a public elementary school in New York, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 6. William Lynch School (the) serves approximately 249 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. William Lynch School (the) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,015 of 4,742 schools in NY.

Structured state assessment records for William Lynch School (the) show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares0.5 pts below district

5.6

This school 5.6 · Average
District avg 6.1
NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at William Lynch School (the) sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

48% of students at William Lynch School (the) were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Student Progress7.3Very Good50%

Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.

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Years of Data14

Annual Change-0.72 pts/yr

Data Period2009–2022

TrendStable

Academics3.5Needs Improvement30%

Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.

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Math Proficiency20.8% (2022 EdFacts)

Reading/ELA Proficiency28.9% (2022 EdFacts)

Math vs. State Avg-27 pts

Reading vs. State Avg-33.4 pts

Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)

Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)

vs. Expected-21.3 pts

Adjusted Percentile16th

Resources & Environment4.5Below Average20%

Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.

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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1

Chronic Absenteeism48.2%

William Lynch School (the) — Students at William Lynch School (the) score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

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Equity & Diversity

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Free/Reduced Lunch

66.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 41.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

School

State

47.8% (2021 NYSED)

ELA Proficiency 38.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

School

State

62.3% (2021 NYSED)

Based on 30 test records from NY state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009

Math

82%

ELA

57%

2010

Math

52%

ELA

42%

2011

Math

57%

ELA

42%

2012

Math

22%

ELA

17%

2013

Math

15%

ELA

24.5%

2014

Math

24.5%

ELA

15%

2015

Math

24.5%

ELA

24.5%

2016

Math

15%

ELA

7.5%

2017

Math

27%

ELA

22%

2018

Math

32%

ELA

32%

2019

Math

32%

ELA

32%

2020*

Math

75%

ELA

75%

2021*

Math

71%

ELA

80.5%

2022

Math

20.8%

ELA

28.9%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.3/10.

How William Lynch School (the) Compares

See how William Lynch School (the) performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score

5.6/10

36th percentile in NY

Academic

3.5/10

Needs Improvement

Growth

7.3/10

Very Good

Environment

4.5/10

Below Average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch

Students eligible for subsidized meals

67%

Teaching Staff

12:1 student-teacher ratio

20 teachers

Chronic Absenteeism

Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)

48.2%

Location

1750 AMSTERDAM AVE, New York, NY 10031

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering William Lynch School (the) may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS/IS 210 21ST CENTURY ACADEMY (rated 7.6/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-HARLEM 5 (rated 6.9/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ST CHARLES BORROMEO SCHOOL (rated 6.9/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in New York, see our New York schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.7 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
PS 153 ADAM CLAYTON POWELL New York	0.0 mi	389	4.9
NEW HEIGHTS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL New York	0.2 mi	712	6.1
OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL New York	0.2 mi	140	6.5
NEIGHBORHOOD CHARTER SCHOOL OF HARLEM New York	0.2 mi	596	6.6
PS/IS 210 21ST CENTURY ACADEMY New York	0.3 mi	423	7.6
HIGH SCHOOL MATHEMATICS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING AT CCNY New York	0.4 mi	579	8.2
PS 123 MAHALIA JACKSON New York	0.5 mi	391	4.4
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-HARLEM 5 New York	0.5 mi	793	6.9
PS 28 WRIGHT BROTHERS New York	0.4 mi	388	4.3
HAMILTON GRANGE MIDDLE SCHOOL New York	0.5 mi	310	7.0
PS 192 JACOB H SCHIFF New York	0.5 mi	233	5.9
HARLEM VILLAGE ACADEMY WEST CHARTER SCHOOL New York	0.5 mi	574	8.5
PS 194 COUNTEE CULLEN New York	0.5 mi	144	4.2
COMMUNITY HEALTH ACADEMY OF THE HEIGHTS New York	0.5 mi	574	5.8
ST CHARLES BORROMEO SCHOOL New York	0.5 mi	237	6.9
A PHILIP RANDOLPH CAMPUS HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.6 mi	1,387	6.3
MOTT HALL HIGH SCHOOL New York	0.6 mi	240	4.3
EAGLE ACADEMY FOR YOUNG MEN OF HARLEM New York	0.6 mi	216	7.9
THURGOOD MARSHALL ACADEMY LOWER SCHOOL New York	0.5 mi	148	4.6
PS 4 DUKE ELLINGTON New York	0.7 mi	450	6.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 10031 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$65,067

Median Home Value

$678,000

Median Rent

$1,787/mo

Population

60,305

College Educated

40.8%

Homeownership

13.7%

Avg Commute

38 min

Poverty Rate

23%

Median Age

37.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What grades does William Lynch School (the) serve?

William Lynch School (the) serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend William Lynch School (the)?

William Lynch School (the) has an enrollment of approximately 249 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at William Lynch School (the)?

The student-teacher ratio at William Lynch School (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 William Lynch School (the) rank in NY?

William Lynch School (the) ranks #3,015 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is William Lynch School (the)'s MySchoolScout rating?

William Lynch School (the) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 William Lynch School (the)?

Based on loaded state assessment records, William Lynch School (the) has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is William Lynch School (the) a charter school?

No, William Lynch School (the) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is William Lynch School (the) a Title I school?

No, William Lynch School (the) is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William Lynch School (the)?

66.7% of students at William Lynch School (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.

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6.3

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5.8

PROFESSOR JUAN BOSCH PUBLIC SCHOOL

7.9

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades: Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment: 249
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 20
Free/Reduced Lunch: 66.7%
Type: regular
Setting: Large City
County: New York County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23): 48.2%
Phone: (212) 862-9940

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District

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 6

District Enrollment: 17,940
Schools in District: 45
District Rank: #25 of 45

Other Schools in This District

MUSCOTA 8.8 PS/IS 187 HUDSON CLIFFS 8.2 DOS PUENTES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 8.1 PROFESSOR JUAN BOSCH PUBLIC SCHOOL 7.9 WASHINGTON HEIGHTS ACADEMY 7.8

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