Serving 742 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvil ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 742 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 24 Spuyten Duyvil serves a 0.7 square mile area in the Bronx, NY, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive, typically about 0.5 miles from the school, and the furthest edge reaching approximately 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvil ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvil's student population of 742 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
742 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvil ranks within the top 5% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvil is 0.67, 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
#147 out of 4346 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
46%
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
34%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. 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. 24 Spuyten Duyvil's ranking?
P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvil is ranked #147 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvil often compared to?
P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvilis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 81 Robert J Christen by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvil?
742 students attend P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvil.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvil students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvil?
P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvil has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvil offer ?
P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvil offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvil part of?
P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvil is part of New York City Geographic District #10.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvil located?
P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvil is located in the Riverdale neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 1 other public schools located in Riverdale.
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