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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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% |
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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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