Ps/ms 498 Van Nest Academy

1640 Bronxdale Ave
Bronx, NY 10462
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 585 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ps/ms 498 Van Nest Academy 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 30-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (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 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 585 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ps/ms 498 Van Nest Academy's student population of 585 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
585 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

Ps/ms 498 Van Nest Academy 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/ms 498 Van Nest Academy is 0.57, 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)
#2829 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-39%
55%
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50-59%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
7%
10%
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Hispanic
62%
29%
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Black
10%
16%
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White
19%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.57
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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/ms 498 Van Nest Academy's ranking?
Ps/ms 498 Van Nest Academy is ranked #2829 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps/ms 498 Van Nest Academy often compared to?
Ps/ms 498 Van Nest Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 83 Donald Hertz by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps/ms 498 Van Nest Academy?
585 students attend Ps/ms 498 Van Nest Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Ps/ms 498 Van Nest Academy students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps/ms 498 Van Nest Academy?
Ps/ms 498 Van Nest Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps/ms 498 Van Nest Academy offer ?
Ps/ms 498 Van Nest Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps/ms 498 Van Nest Academy part of?
Ps/ms 498 Van Nest Academy is part of New York City Geographic District #11 School District.

School Reviews

5   2/16/2023
I am a student at Van Nest Academy in the 5th-grade class of 501. I have been at the school since 2017 and visited the school before this. The teachers that I''ve had are great, the ones I''ve seen leave and the ones who I have seen since the first day. The teachers are efficient at spreading information as they let us talk to friends, thus letting us learn more. For state tests, I got my first one last year. I did not get one in Third grade because of Covid-19. I feel that as a result of the teacher''s efficiency at teaching and the talking in classes between students while the teachers weren''t talking, so basically you would hear nothing but talking the whole time. Back to the state tests. Because of what we were doing, most of us (most of the people who did well sat with our friends) did well. Four teachers who would let you talk are 1. Ms, Pellegrino 2. Mr. McConnel 3. Ms. McConnville 4. Mr. Lupinacci. This is all I could think of, so this would be the end of the review. Again, I love the school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Frankie Charles Piccininni
5   9/9/2017
Great school
- Posted by Parent - Lisa

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 585 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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