Serving 630 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, P.s. 5 Port Morris 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 27% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower 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 (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 630 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 5 Port Morris serves a 2.6 square mile area in the Bronx, NY, with a typical drive to the school ranging from 5 to 10 minutes and the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.8 miles away. Parents can expect an average distance of 1 mile from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 5 Port Morris's student population of 630 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
630 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Rankings
P.s. 5 Port Morris 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. 5 Port Morris 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
#3619 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Hispanic
72%
31%
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Black
26%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
White
1%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 5 Port Morris's ranking?
P.s. 5 Port Morris is ranked #3619 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 5 Port Morris often compared to?
P.s. 5 Port Morrisis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 277, P.s. 62 Inocensio Casanova by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 5 Port Morris?
630 students attend P.s. 5 Port Morris.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of P.s. 5 Port Morris students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 5 Port Morris?
P.s. 5 Port Morris has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 5 Port Morris offer ?
P.s. 5 Port Morris offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 5 Port Morris part of?
P.s. 5 Port Morris is part of New York City Geographic District # 7.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 5 Port Morris located?
P.s. 5 Port Morris is located in the Woodstock neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 22 other public schools located in Woodstock.
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