P.S. 83 Donald Hertz
Tel:
(718)863-1993
- P.S. 83 Donald Hertz serves 1,760 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 37% (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 40% (which is lower than the New York state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 56%.
Top Placements
P.S. 83 Donald Hertz places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- P.S. 83 Donald Hertz's student population of 1,760 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 101 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 1,760 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 101 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- P.S. 83 Donald Hertz's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of P.S. 83 Donald Hertz is 0.64, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
| Overall School Rank | #2731 out of 4,239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 50% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | 9% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 49% | 26% |
| Black | 8% | 17% |
| White | 34% | 44% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 45% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #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. 83 Donald Hertz is Bronx High School For The Visual Arts (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Ps/ms 498 Van Nest Academy (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Ps/ms 498 Van Nest Academy (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bronx Bronx High School For The Visual Arts Grades: 9-12 | 464 students
0.3 miles
2040 Antin Pl
Bronx, NY 10462
(917)521-3700 0.3 9-12 464 - Bronx Ps/ms 498 Van Nest Academy Grades: K-8 | 635 students
0.3 miles
1640 Bronxdale Ave
Bronx, NY 10462
(718)409-3001 0.3 K-8 635 - Bronx Children's Aid College Preparatory Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 413 students
0.4 miles
1734 Williamsbridge Rd
Bronx, NY 10457
(347)871-9002 0.4 K-5 413 - Bronx Metropolitan Lighthouse Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 474 students
0.4 miles
180 W 165th St
Bronx, NY 10452
(718)893-0640 0.4 K-8 474 - Bronx P.S. 105 Senator Abraham Bernstein Grades: K-5 | 1218 students
0.4 miles
725 Brady Ave
Bronx, NY 10462
(718)824-7350 0.4 K-5 1218
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