Serving 679 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, P.s. 19 Judith K Weiss ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 679 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 19 Judith K Weiss serves a 0.3 square mile attendance zone located in the Bronx, NY, where families typically spend 5-10 minutes driving to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being 0.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 19 Judith K Weiss's student population of 679 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
679 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Are You Driven Today?
School Rankings
P.s. 19 Judith K Weiss ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 19 Judith K Weiss is 0.65, 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
#1219 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
35%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
47%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 19 Judith K Weiss's ranking?
P.s. 19 Judith K Weiss is ranked #1219 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 19 Judith K Weiss often compared to?
P.s. 19 Judith K Weissis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 16 Wakefield by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 19 Judith K Weiss?
679 students attend P.s. 19 Judith K Weiss.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of P.s. 19 Judith K Weiss students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 19 Judith K Weiss?
P.s. 19 Judith K Weiss has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 19 Judith K Weiss offer ?
P.s. 19 Judith K Weiss offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 19 Judith K Weiss part of?
P.s. 19 Judith K Weiss is part of New York City Geographic District #11.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 19 Judith K Weiss located?
P.s. 19 Judith K Weiss is located in the East Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 77 other public schools located in East Bronx.
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