Serving 381 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 63 Author's Academy 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 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 381 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 63 AUTHOR'S ACADEMY serves a compact attendance zone in the Bronx, NY, covering approximately 0.1 square miles, with most areas within a 5-10 minute drive from the school and the furthest edge located about 0.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 63 Author's Academy's student population of 381 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
381 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Rankings
P.s. 63 Author's Academy 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. 63 Author's Academy is 0.50, 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
#3140 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Hispanic
65%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Black
29%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
White
2%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54.3%
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 2016–2025. 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. 63 Author's Academy's ranking?
P.s. 63 Author's Academy is ranked #3140 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 63 Author's Academy often compared to?
P.s. 63 Author's Academyis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 53 Basheer Quisim, P.s. 55 Benjamin Franklin by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 63 Author's Academy?
381 students attend P.s. 63 Author's Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of P.s. 63 Author's Academy students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 63 Author's Academy?
P.s. 63 Author's Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 63 Author's Academy offer ?
P.s. 63 Author's Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 63 Author's Academy part of?
P.s. 63 Author's Academy is part of New York City Geographic District # 9.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 63 Author's Academy located?
P.s. 63 Author's Academy is located in the Morrisania neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 40 other public schools located in Morrisania.
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