Serving 600 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 8 Isaac Varian ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 600 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 8 Isaac Varian's student population of 600 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
600 students
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Striving for Excellence
School Rankings
P.s. 8 Isaac Varian ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 8 Isaac Varian is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3412 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
78%
31%
Black
8%
15%
White
5%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 8 Isaac Varian's ranking?
P.s. 8 Isaac Varian is ranked #3412 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 8 Isaac Varian often compared to?
P.s. 8 Isaac Varianis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 85 Great Expectations, Ps/is 54 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 8 Isaac Varian?
600 students attend P.s. 8 Isaac Varian.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of P.s. 8 Isaac Varian students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 8 Isaac Varian?
P.s. 8 Isaac Varian has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 8 Isaac Varian offer ?
P.s. 8 Isaac Varian offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 8 Isaac Varian part of?
P.s. 8 Isaac Varian is part of New York City Geographic District #10.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 8 Isaac Varian located?
P.s. 8 Isaac Varian is located in the West Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 61 other public schools located in West Bronx.
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