Ps 24 Spuyten Duyvil

660 W 236th St
Bronx, NY 10463
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 717 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ps 24 Spuyten Duyvil ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 717 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Top 20% in NY
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ps 24 Spuyten Duyvil ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Ps 24 Spuyten Duyvil's student population of 717 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
717 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
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School Rankings

Ps 24 Spuyten Duyvil ranks within the top 20% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 24 Spuyten Duyvil is 0.68, 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
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State Level (NY)
#540 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
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75-79%
55%
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85-89%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
8%
10%
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Hispanic
44%
29%
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Black
8%
16%
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White
34%
41%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.68
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 24 Spuyten Duyvil's ranking?
Ps 24 Spuyten Duyvil is ranked #540 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 24 Spuyten Duyvil often compared to?
Ps 24 Spuyten Duyvilis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 81 Robert J Christen by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 24 Spuyten Duyvil?
717 students attend Ps 24 Spuyten Duyvil.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Ps 24 Spuyten Duyvil students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 24 Spuyten Duyvil?
Ps 24 Spuyten Duyvil has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 24 Spuyten Duyvil offer ?
Ps 24 Spuyten Duyvil offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 24 Spuyten Duyvil part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 717 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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