P.S. 68
P.S. 68 serves 677 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
P.S. 68 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 percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (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 44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
P.S. 68 places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
P.S. 68's student population of 677 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 677 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 60 teachers |
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School Comparison
P.S. 68 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. 68 is 0.37, 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 | #2889 out of 4239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 27% |
| Black | 77% | 17% |
| White | 1% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 68% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic District #11 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to P.S. 68 is Benjamin Turner Middle School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Bronx Alliance Middle School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Bronx Bronx Alliance Middle School Math: 10% | Reading: 24%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 335 students10
0.4 miles
3750 Baychester Ave
Bronx, NY 10466
(718) 652-2060 0.4 6-8 335 - Bronx Bronx Charter School For Better Learning Charter School Grades: PK-5 | 537 students
0.4 miles
3740 Baychester Ave Annex
Bronx, NY 10466
(718) 655-6660 0.4 PK-5 537 - Bronx P.S. 111 Seton Falls Math: 30% | Reading: 29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 681 students10
0.4 miles
3740 Baychester Ave
Bronx, NY 10466
(718) 881-2418 0.4 PK-5 681 - Bronx Baychester Middle School Math: 12% | Reading: 33%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 301 students10
0.5 miles
3750 Baychester Ave
Bronx, NY 10466
(718) 547-1890 0.5 6-8 301 - Bronx One World Middle School At Edenwald Math: 28% | Reading: 36%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 334 students10
0.5 miles
3750 Baychester Ave
Bronx, NY 10466
(718) 515-6780 0.5 6-8 334
School Reviews
| 4 The new principal, Ms. Solis, has done a phenomenal job in improving the school. She is very hand-on/involved, actively engaged with parents & staff alike, created more programs & activitivies for the kids and has a great leadership quality.My child is currently in third grade. He has been there since kindergarten. I never seen the previous principal actively involved or meet and greet the parents. For the teachers, all is great but Ms Gutierrez has been the Best second grade teacher. She has the same qualities as Ms Solis. My child often talks about her. Her class motivates him to do well in school until this day. - Posted by Parent - Much improved |
| 5 So far so good. My child likes the school. Staff seems to be pretty good. Running a school is a hard job we should appreciate the hard work that goes into being an educator. AP Mr Vail is a grest guy very much involved. I'll return with a review in 6months - Posted by Parent - Cue |
| 4 Our new principle is amazing there are so many clubs and the school is getting better each day. Also I am in fifth grade - Posted by Student/Alumni - LittLikeTheStar |
| 5 I went to that school from 3rd grade to 5th grade and I loved it. The teachers was great and I loved every year at that school. I took the bus to that school for 3 years. Now I'm sending my son there. I'm really hoping I can see my old teachers when I drop my son off. GREAT MEMORIES - Posted by Parent - Missm |
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