Serving 416 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Family 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 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Family School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Family School's student population of 416 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
416 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Family School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Family School is 0.46, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3065 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
68%
29%
Black
28%
16%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Family School's ranking?
Family School is ranked #3065 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Family School often compared to?
Family Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grant Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Family School?
416 students attend Family School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Family School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Family School?
Family School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Family School offer ?
Family School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Family School part of?
Family School is part of New York City Geographic District # 9 School District.
In what neighborhood is Family School located?
Family School is located in the Concourse Village neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 22 other public schools located in Concourse Village.
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