Serving 660 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 36 Unionport 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 47% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 660 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 36 Unionport serves a 0.4 square mile area in the Bronx, NY, with most families typically living within a 5-10 minute drive and an average distance of 0.4 miles to the school's edge, reaching up to 0.7 miles at the farthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 36 Unionport's student population of 660 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
660 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 36 Unionport 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. 36 Unionport is 0.66, 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
#2599 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
32%
10%
Hispanic
48%
31%
Black
10%
15%
White
6%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
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. 36 Unionport's ranking?
P.s. 36 Unionport is ranked #2599 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 36 Unionport often compared to?
P.s. 36 Unionportis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 47 John Randolph, Dr Emmett W Bassett School, P.s. 196 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 36 Unionport?
660 students attend P.s. 36 Unionport.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of P.s. 36 Unionport students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 36 Unionport?
P.s. 36 Unionport has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 36 Unionport offer ?
P.s. 36 Unionport offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 36 Unionport part of?
P.s. 36 Unionport is part of New York City Geographic District # 8.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 36 Unionport located?
P.s. 36 Unionport is located in the East Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 77 other public schools located in East Bronx.
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