Serving 211 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 154 Jonathan D Hyatt 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 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 211 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 154 Jonathan D Hyatt serves an attendance zone of approximately 2.6 square miles in the Bronx, NY, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school and the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 154 Jonathan D Hyatt's student population of 211 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
211 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
P.s. 154 Jonathan D Hyatt 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 P.s. 154 Jonathan D Hyatt is 0.56, 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
#2725 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
52%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
42%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-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 P.s. 154 Jonathan D Hyatt's ranking?
P.s. 154 Jonathan D Hyatt is ranked #2725 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 154 Jonathan D Hyatt?
211 students attend P.s. 154 Jonathan D Hyatt.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of P.s. 154 Jonathan D Hyatt students are Hispanic, 42% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 154 Jonathan D Hyatt?
P.s. 154 Jonathan D Hyatt has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 154 Jonathan D Hyatt offer ?
P.s. 154 Jonathan D Hyatt offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 154 Jonathan D Hyatt part of?
P.s. 154 Jonathan D Hyatt is part of New York City Geographic District # 7.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 154 Jonathan D Hyatt located?
P.s. 154 Jonathan D Hyatt is located in the Mott Haven neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 38 other public schools located in Mott Haven.
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