P.S. 157 Grove Hill
Tel:
(718) 292-5255
P.S. 157 Grove Hill serves 646 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (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 32% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
P.S. 157 Grove Hill 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 12:1 is lower than the New York state level of 13:1.
Top Placements
P.S. 157 Grove Hill places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
P.S. 157 Grove Hill's student population of 646 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 646 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 56 teachers |
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School Comparison
P.S. 157 Grove Hill 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 P.S. 157 Grove Hill is 0.47, 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 | #3366 out of 4239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 9% |
| Hispanic | 66% | 27% |
| Black | 32% | 17% |
| White | n/a | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 92% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic District # 7 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to P.S. 157 Grove Hill is Careers In Sports High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Academy Of Public Relations (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bronx Academy Of Public Relations Grades: 6-8 | 248 students
0.1 miles
778 Forest Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 665-8866 0.1 6-8 248 - Bronx Careers In Sports High School Grades: 9-12 | 504 students
0.1 miles
730 Concourse Village W
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 292-7110 0.1 9-12 504 - Bronx Jill Chaifetz Transfer High School Grades: 9-12 | 189 students
0.1 miles
778 Forest Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(718) 402-2429 0.1 9-12 189 - Bronx Mott Haven Village Prep High School Grades: 9-12 | 354 students
0.1 miles
701 St Anns Ave
Bronx, NY 10455
(718) 402-0571 0.1 9-12 354 - Bronx New Explorers High School Grades: 9-12 | 318 students
0.1 miles
730 Concourse Village W
Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 292-4150 0.1 9-12 318
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