P.S. 33 Timothy Dwight
Tel:
(718) 584-3926
P.S. 33 Timothy Dwight serves 922 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (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 30% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
P.S. 33 Timothy Dwight 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 13:1 is equal to the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
P.S. 33 Timothy Dwight 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 20%)
School Overview
P.S. 33 Timothy Dwight's student population of 922 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 922 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 72 teachers |
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School Comparison
P.S. 33 Timothy Dwight 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. 33 Timothy Dwight is 0.27, 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 | #3441 out of 4239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 85% | 27% |
| Black | 11% | 17% |
| White | 1% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 91% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 2% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic District #10 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to P.S. 33 Timothy Dwight is University Heights Secondary School-bronx Community College (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Academy For Personal Leadership And Excellence (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bronx Academy For Personal Leadership And Excellence Grades: 6-8 | 552 students
0.2 miles
120 E 184th St
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 220-3139 0.2 6-8 552 - Bronx East Fordham Academy For The Arts Grades: 6-8 | 277 students
0.2 miles
120 E 184th St
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 220-4185 0.2 6-8 277 - Bronx I.S. 206 Ann Mersereau Grades: 6-8 | 202 students
0.3 miles
2280 Aqueduct Ave
Bronx, NY 10468
(718) 584-1570 0.3 6-8 202 - Bronx P.S. 315 Lab School Grades: K-8 | 247 students
0.3 miles
2865 Clafin Ave
Bronx, NY 10468
(929) 237-7750 0.3 K-8 247 - Bronx P.S. 15 Institute For Environmental Learning Grades: K-8 | 484 students
0.4 miles
2195 Andrews Ave
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 563-0473 0.4 K-8 484
School Reviews
| 5 i went to ps 33 from 1953 on.if any one is out there who remembers me please write. kingharrymarcus@gmail.com - Posted by Student/Alumni - kingh |
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