Serving 195 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Castle Bridge 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 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 195 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Castle Bridge School serves a large attendance area in New York, NY, encompassing approximately 468.2 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 12.6 miles and the furthest edge located 29.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Castle Bridge School's student population of 195 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
195 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Castle Bridge 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 Castle Bridge School is 0.46, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2204 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
71%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Castle Bridge School's ranking?
Castle Bridge School is ranked #2204 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Castle Bridge School often compared to?
Castle Bridge Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 128 Audubon by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Castle Bridge School?
195 students attend Castle Bridge School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Castle Bridge School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Castle Bridge School?
Castle Bridge School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Castle Bridge School offer ?
Castle Bridge School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Castle Bridge School part of?
Castle Bridge School is part of New York City Geographic District # 6.
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