Serving 222 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Matilda Avenue 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 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 222 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Matilda Avenue School serves a compact 0.1 square mile area in the Bronx, NY, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 5 to 10 minutes and distances to the furthest edge of the zone reaching up to 0.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Matilda Avenue School's student population of 222 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
222 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Matilda Avenue 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 Matilda Avenue School is 0.62, 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
#3297 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
39%
31%
Black
48%
15%
White
5%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Matilda Avenue School's ranking?
Matilda Avenue School is ranked #3297 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Matilda Avenue School often compared to?
Matilda Avenue Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 19 Judith K Weiss, P.s. 21 Philip H Sheridan, P.s. 68 by visitors of our site.
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 Matilda Avenue School?
222 students attend Matilda Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Matilda Avenue School students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Matilda Avenue School?
Matilda Avenue School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Matilda Avenue School offer ?
Matilda Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Matilda Avenue School part of?
Matilda Avenue School is part of New York City Geographic District #11.
In what neighborhood is Matilda Avenue School located?
Matilda Avenue School is located in the East Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 77 other public schools located in East Bronx.
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