P.S. 79 Creston (Closed 2012)

125 East 181st St
Bronx, NY 10453

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P.S. 79 Creston serves 141 students in grades 5.

The percentage of students achieving was 40-44% (which was lower than the New York state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving 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

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2006-2023)
Year	P.S. 79 Creston
2023	141
2022	141
2021	141
2020	141
2019	141
2018	141
2017	141
2016	141
2015	141
2011	141
2010	278
2009	428
2008	1,046
2007	1,035
2006	984

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Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2006-2023)
Year	P.S. 79 Creston
2023	16
2022	16
2021	16
2020	16
2019	16
2018	16
2017	16
2016	16
2015	16
2011	16
2010	24
2009	35
2008	52
2007	64
2006	62

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School Rankings

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State Level (NY)

(10-11)

40-44%

67%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2011)
Year	P.S. 79 Creston	New York	New York City Geographic District #10
2011	42%	67%	54%
2010	68%	86%	78%

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(10-11)

20-24%

58%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2011)
Year	P.S. 79 Creston	New York	New York City Geographic District #10
2011	22%	58%	41%
2010	60%	74%	58%

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Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

11:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2006-2023)
Year	P.S. 79 Creston	New York	New York City Geographic District #10
2023	9:1	11:1	12:1
2022	9:1	11:1	12:1
2021	9:1	12:1	13:1
2020	9:1	13:1	14:1
2019	9:1	13:1	14:1
2018	9:1	14:1	14:1
2017	9:1	13:1	14:1
2016	9:1	14:1	14:1
2015	9:1	14:1	15:1
2011	9:1	13:1	15:1
2010	12:1	13:1	15:1
2009	12:1	13:1	14:1
2008	20:1	13:1	14:1
2007	16:1	14:1	14:1
2006	16:1	14:1	14:1

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American Indian

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	P.S. 79 Creston	New York	New York City Geographic District #10
2023	2%	1%	1%
2022	2%	1%	1%
2021	2%	1%	1%
2020	2%	1%	1%
2019	2%	1%	1%
2018	2%	2%
2017	2%	2%
2016	2%	1%
2015	2%	1%
2011	2%	1%	1%

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Asian

n/a

10%

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2006-2007)
Year	P.S. 79 Creston	New York	New York City Geographic District #10
2007	1%	8%	7%
2006	1%	7%	7%

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Hispanic

78%

30%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2006-2023)
Year	P.S. 79 Creston	New York	New York City Geographic District #10
2023	78%	29%	70%
2022	78%	29%	70%
2021	78%	28%	70%
2020	78%	27%	70%
2019	78%	27%	70%
2018	79%	26%	70%
2017	79%	26%	70%
2016	79%	26%	69%
2015	79%	25%	67%
2011	78%	22%	67%
2010	74%	22%	67%
2009	74%	21%	66%
2008	71%	21%	66%
2007	69%	21%	66%
2006	71%	20%	67%

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Black

20%

16%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2006-2023)
Year	P.S. 79 Creston	New York	New York City Geographic District #10
2023	20%	16%	15%
2022	20%	16%	15%
2021	20%	17%	15%
2020	20%	17%	15%
2019	20%	17%	15%
2018	19%	17%	17%
2017	19%	17%	17%
2016	19%	18%	17%
2015	19%	18%	18%
2011	20%	19%	19%
2010	24%	19%	20%
2009	25%	19%	21%
2008	28%	20%	21%
2007	29%	19%	22%
2006	27%	20%	22%

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White

n/a

40%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2010)
Year	P.S. 79 Creston	New York	New York City Geographic District #10
2010	1%	51%	6%
2009	1%	51%	6%
2008	1%	51%	5%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

0.35

0.72

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2006-2023)
Year	P.S. 79 Creston	New York	New York City Geographic District #10
2023	0.35	0.73	0.49
2022	0.35	0.72	0.49
2021	0.35	0.72	0.48
2020	0.35	0.71	0.48
2019	0.35	0.71	0.48
2018	0.34	0.71	0.48
2017	0.34	0.71	0.48
2016	0.34	0.70	0.49
2015	0.34	0.70	0.50
2011	0.35	0.68	0.51
2010	0.40	0.66	0.52
2009	0.41	0.66	0.52
2008	0.44	0.66	0.52
2007	0.45	0.65	0.52
2006	0.44	0.64	0.51

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Eligible for

73%

54%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	P.S. 79 Creston	New York	New York City Geographic District #10
2023	73%	53%	84%
2022	73%	51%	82%
2021	73%	52%	83%
2020	73%	50%	81%
2019	73%	50%	81%
2018	73%	48%	76%
2017	73%	48%	76%
2016	73%	44%	77%
2015	73%	45%	78%
2011	73%	41%	78%
2009	73%	37%	77%
2008	90%	36%	76%
2007	86%	36%	75%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	P.S. 79 Creston	New York	New York City Geographic District #10
2023	4%	3%	2%
2022	4%	3%	2%
2021	4%	3%	2%
2020	4%	4%	2%
2019	4%	4%	2%
2018	4%	5%	4%
2017	4%	5%	4%
2016	4%	5%	4%
2015	4%	6%	3%
2011	4%	7%	6%
2009	4%	8%	7%
2008	7%	8%	7%
2007	7%	8%	8%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

New York City Geographic District #10

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?

P.S. 79 Creston is part of New York City Geographic District #10.

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