Ps 87

1935 Bussing Ave
Bronx, NY 10466
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 356 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ps 87 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 356 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ps 87 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Ps 87's student population of 356 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
356 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Ps 87 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 87 is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
#3427 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-29%
55%
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40-49%
62%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ps 87 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
4%
1%
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Asian
5%
10%
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Hispanic
28%
29%
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Black
57%
16%
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White
2%
41%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.60
This chart display the diversity score of Ps 87 and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ps 87 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ps 87's ranking?
Ps 87 is ranked #3427 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 87 often compared to?
Ps 87is often viewed alongside schools like Bronx Charter School For Excellence 3 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 87?
356 students attend Ps 87.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Ps 87 students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 87?
Ps 87 has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 87 offer ?
Ps 87 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 87 part of?

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1   1/5/2019
School staff does not know how to work with children with disabilities.
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 356 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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