Bilingual Bicultural School

219 E 109th St
New York, NY 10029
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 291 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bilingual Bicultural School 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 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
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 Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 291 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : The Bilingual Bicultural School serves a large attendance zone in New York City, covering approximately 468.2 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 26.6 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Bilingual Bicultural School's student population of 291 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
291 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

School Rankings

Bilingual Bicultural School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bilingual Bicultural School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#3297 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
35-39%
52%
30-34%
49%
≥80%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
94%
31%
Black
3%
15%
White
2%
39%
All Ethnic Groups
98%
0.12
(22-23)
69.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bilingual Bicultural School's ranking?
Bilingual Bicultural School is ranked #3297 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Bilingual Bicultural School?
291 students attend Bilingual Bicultural School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Bilingual Bicultural School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bilingual Bicultural School?
Bilingual Bicultural School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bilingual Bicultural School offer ?
Bilingual Bicultural School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bilingual Bicultural School part of?
Bilingual Bicultural School is part of New York City Geographic District # 4.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 291 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : The Bilingual Bicultural School serves a large attendance zone in New York City, covering approximately 468.2 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 26.6 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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