Emmett W Bassett School
Tel:
(718) 822-5198
Emmett W Bassett School serves 888 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Emmett W Bassett School placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Emmett W Bassett School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Emmett W Bassett School's student population of 888 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 888 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 60 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Emmett W Bassett School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Emmett W Bassett School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3275 out of 4239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 52% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 |
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American Indian | 4% | 1% |
Asian | 28% | 9% |
Hispanic | 49% | 27% |
Black | 10% | 17% |
White | 8% | 43% |
Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.71 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 83% | 51% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | New York City Geographic District # 8 School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Emmett W Bassett School is Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Blueprint Middle School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bronx Blueprint Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 338 students
0.0 miles
1111 Puglsey Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 822-2780 0.0 6-8 338 - Bronx Junior High School 125 Henry Hudson Grades: 6-8 | 354 students
0.1 miles
1111 Pugsley Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 822-5186 0.1 6-8 354 - Bronx P.S. 583 Grades: PK-K | 100 students
0.2 miles
1028 White Plains Rd
Bronx, NY 10472
(929) 348-4960 0.2 PK-K 100 - Bronx P.S. 36 Unionport Grades: PK-5 | 759 students
0.3 miles
1070 Castle Hill Ave
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 822-5345 0.3 PK-5 759 - Bronx Antonia Pantoja Preparatory Academy Grades: 6-12 | 396 students
0.4 miles
1980 Lafayette Ave
Bronx, NY 10473
(718) 824-3152 0.4 6-12 396
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