Ps 97

1375 Mace Ave
Bronx, NY 10469
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 502 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 97 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 21-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 502 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ps 97 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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School Overview

Ps 97's student population of 502 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
502 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Ps 97 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 97 is 0.74, which is more 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)
#3139 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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21-39%
55%
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40-59%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
21%
10%
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Hispanic
40%
29%
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Black
23%
16%
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White
12%
41%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.74
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ps 97's ranking?
Ps 97 is ranked #3139 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 97 often compared to?
Ps 97is often viewed alongside schools like Ps 121 Throop, Ps 78 Anne Hutchinson, Ps 89 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 97?
502 students attend Ps 97.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Ps 97 students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 21% of students are Asian, 12% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 97?
Ps 97 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 97 offer ?
Ps 97 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 97 part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 502 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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