P.S. 68
- P.S. 68 serves 707 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 26% (which is lower than the New York state average of 50%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 33% (which is lower than the New York state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 14:1.
Top Placements
P.S. 68 places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- P.S. 68's student population of 707 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 76 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 707 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 76 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- P.S. 68's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 10:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of P.S. 68 is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
| Overall School Rank | #3395 out of 4,239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 50% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 9% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 26% |
| Black | 78% | 17% |
| White | n/a | 44% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 51% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic #11 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to P.S. 68 is P.S. 723 (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Bronx Alliance Middle School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Bronx Alliance Middle School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bronx Bronx Alliance Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 325 students
0.4 miles
3750 Baychester Ave
Bronx, NY 10466
(718)652-2060 0.4 6-8 325 - Bronx Bronx Charter School For Better Learning Charter School
Grades: PK-5 | 522 students
0.4 miles
3740 Baychester Ave Annex
Bronx, NY 10466
(718)655-6660 0.4 PK-5 522 - Bronx P.S. 111 Seton Falls Grades: PK-5 | 659 students
0.4 miles
3740 Baychester Ave
Bronx, NY 10466
(718)446-4700 0.4 PK-5 659 - Bronx Baychester Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 301 students
0.5 miles
3750 Baychester Ave
Bronx, NY 10466
(718)547-1890 0.5 6-8 301 - Bronx One World Middle School At Edenwald Grades: 6-8 | 345 students
0.5 miles
3750 Baychester Ave
Bronx, NY 10466
(718)515-6780 0.5 6-8 345
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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