Serving 576 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 204 Morris Heights ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher 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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 576 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 204 Morris Heights serves a compact area in the Bronx, NY, covering approximately 0.1 square miles. Families can typically reach the school within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 204 Morris Heights ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
P.s. 204 Morris Heights's student population of 576 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
576 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
P.s. 204 Morris Heights ranks within the top 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. 204 Morris Heights is 0.42, 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
#1728 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
73%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
23%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
Showing 2009–2024. Full 19-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. 204 Morris Heights's ranking?
P.s. 204 Morris Heights is ranked #1728 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 204 Morris Heights often compared to?
P.s. 204 Morris Heightsis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 109 Sedgwick, P.s. 15 Institute For Environmental Learning by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 204 Morris Heights?
576 students attend P.s. 204 Morris Heights.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of P.s. 204 Morris Heights students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 204 Morris Heights?
P.s. 204 Morris Heights has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 204 Morris Heights offer ?
P.s. 204 Morris Heights offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 204 Morris Heights part of?
P.s. 204 Morris Heights is part of New York City Geographic District # 9.
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