P.S. 79 Creston (Closed 2012)

125 East 181st St
Bronx, NY 10453
(School attendance zone shown in map)
P.S. 79 Creston serves 141 students in grades 5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the New York state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the New York state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5
Total Students
141 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
(10-11)
40-44%
67%
(10-11)
20-24%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
78%
30%
Black
20%
16%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.35
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 79 Creston?
141 students attend P.S. 79 Creston.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of P.S. 79 Creston students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.S. 79 Creston?
P.S. 79 Creston has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 79 Creston offer ?
P.S. 79 Creston offers enrollment in grades 5
What school district is P.S. 79 Creston part of?

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