Serving 600 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 53 Basheer Quisim 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 32% (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 11:1 is equal to 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)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 600 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 53 BASHEER QUISIM serves a compact attendance area of approximately 0.2 square miles in the Bronx, NY, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school and the furthest edge being about 0.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 53 Basheer Quisim's student population of 600 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
600 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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School Rankings
P.s. 53 Basheer Quisim 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. 53 Basheer Quisim 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
#3635 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
52%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Hispanic
72%
31%
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Black
25%
15%
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White
1%
39%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)73.3%
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 2007–2025. 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. 53 Basheer Quisim's ranking?
P.s. 53 Basheer Quisim is ranked #3635 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 53 Basheer Quisim often compared to?
P.s. 53 Basheer Quisimis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 63 Author's Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% 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. 53 Basheer Quisim?
600 students attend P.s. 53 Basheer Quisim.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of P.s. 53 Basheer Quisim students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 1% 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. 53 Basheer Quisim?
P.s. 53 Basheer Quisim has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 53 Basheer Quisim offer ?
P.s. 53 Basheer Quisim offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 53 Basheer Quisim part of?
P.s. 53 Basheer Quisim is part of New York City Geographic District # 9.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 53 Basheer Quisim located?
P.s. 53 Basheer Quisim is located in the Concourse Village neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 22 other public schools located in Concourse Village.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I'm a graduate of this school. It prepared me very well for my future. I have 2 masters degrees, served in the Air Force as a commissioned officer and have been a teacher and college instructor. My Kindergarten graduation ceremony is still the best one I've experienced.
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