Serving 789 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 33 Timothy Dwight 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 24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower 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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 789 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 33 Timothy Dwight serves a compact attendance zone of approximately 0.1 square miles in the Bronx, NY, where most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, and the furthest distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 0.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 33 Timothy Dwight's student population of 789 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
789 students
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 33 Timothy Dwight 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. 33 Timothy Dwight is 0.27, 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
#3867 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
85%
31%
Black
11%
15%
White
1%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 33 Timothy Dwight's ranking?
P.s. 33 Timothy Dwight is ranked #3867 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 33 Timothy Dwight often compared to?
P.s. 33 Timothy Dwightis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 246 Poe Center, P.s. 86 Kingsbridge Heights by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 33 Timothy Dwight?
789 students attend P.s. 33 Timothy Dwight.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of P.s. 33 Timothy Dwight students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 33 Timothy Dwight?
P.s. 33 Timothy Dwight has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 33 Timothy Dwight offer ?
P.s. 33 Timothy Dwight offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 33 Timothy Dwight part of?
P.s. 33 Timothy Dwight is part of New York City Geographic District #10.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 33 Timothy Dwight located?
P.s. 33 Timothy Dwight is located in the Fordham Heights neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 11 other public schools located in Fordham Heights.
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