P.S. 70 Max Schoenfeld
Tel:
(718) 583-6000
P.S. 70 Max Schoenfeld serves 1,231 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (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 25% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
P.S. 70 Max Schoenfeld 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 student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
P.S. 70 Max Schoenfeld places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
P.S. 70 Max Schoenfeld's student population of 1,231 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 1,231 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 83 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
P.S. 70 Max Schoenfeld 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. 70 Max Schoenfeld is 0.40, 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 | #3826 out of 4239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 52% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | n/a | 9% |
Hispanic | 73% | 27% |
Black | 26% | 17% |
White | 1% | 43% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.40 | 0.71 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 95% | 51% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 4% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | New York City Geographic District # 9 School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to P.S. 70 Max Schoenfeld is Bronx Leadership Academy High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Bronx High School For Medical Science (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bronx Bronx Leadership Academy High School Grades: 9-12 | 574 students
0.2 miles
1710 Webster Ave
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 299-4274 0.2 9-12 574 - Bronx Bronx Collelgiate Academy Grades: 9-12 | 394 students
0.3 miles
240 E 172nd St
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 410-4077 0.3 9-12 394 - Bronx Bronx High School For Medical Science Grades: 6-12 | 432 students
0.3 miles
240 E 172nd St
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 410-4040 0.3 6-12 432 - Bronx Bronx High School Of Business Grades: 9-12 | 288 students
0.3 miles
240 E 172nd St
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 410-4060 0.3 9-12 288 - Bronx Dreamyard Preparatory School Grades: 9-12 | 268 students
0.3 miles
240 E 172nd St
Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 410-4242 0.3 9-12 268
School Reviews
5 This school was great honestly. It brings me back so many memories when I was in this school. It was a great school honestly. I mean yeah; we were at times a bit too much. But nonetheless I miss the old times. Man, time went by so fast now.... - Posted by Student/Alumni - Adiel |
4 I really liked this school, it was fun, and they were really nice. My favorite thing about it is they were really rewarding when u do something good, especially after school that was fun. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Jaylene |
5 i went to this school i liked it alot there was a pool i am in 8th grade right know itis december 17 2018 and soon im about to go to high school im righting an essay right know and im righting about ps70 i highly think kids will go to this school say hi to mr.loins for me - Posted by Student/Alumni - adam lowe |
3 I began my school journey at PS 70 back in 1968. I was there from Pre-K to 2nd grade. It is disappointing to the reviews (stats). I am studying to be a teacher and I would love to work at my old school. Things have changed but at the end of the day, it is about the students. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Ms. Frazier |
5 I personally like this school. But i dont think some of the teachers meet the right standards to teach here. - Posted by Parent - slack |
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