P.S. 87
Tel:
(718) 324-5188
P.S. 87 serves 587 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (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 33% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
P.S. 87 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 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
P.S. 87 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 20%)
School Overview
P.S. 87's student population of 587 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 587 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
P.S. 87 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. 87 is 0.49, 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 | #3307 out of 4239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| ||
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 52% |
| ||
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 52% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 |
| ||
| American Indian | 3% | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 27% |
| Black | 69% | 17% |
| White | 1% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.71 |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 79% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic District #11 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to P.S. 87 is Academy For Scholarship And Entrepreneurship (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Bronx Alliance Middle School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is P.S. 68 (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bronx Academy For Scholarship And Entrepreneurship Grades: 9-12 | 383 students
0.6 miles
921 E 228th St
Bronx, NY 10466
(718) 696-3840 0.6 9-12 383 - Bronx Bronxwood Preparatory Academy Grades: 9-12 | 392 students
0.6 miles
921 E 228th St
Bronx, NY 10466
(718) 696-3820 0.6 9-12 392 - Bronx Matilda Avenue School Grades: K-2 | 124 students
0.6 miles
4520 Matilda Ave
Bronx, NY 10470
(718) 325-4360 0.6 K-2 124 - Bronx New World High School Grades: 9-12 | 396 students
0.6 miles
921 E 228th St
Bronx, NY 10466
(718) 696-3800 0.6 9-12 396
School Reviews
| 1 School staff does not know how to work with children with disabilities. - Posted by Parent - Not given |
Recent Articles
Jay McDowell, a public school teacher in Howell, evicted a student for making anti-homosexual comments, but now the instructor faces suspension. Learn about the national controversy that involves this local Michigan teacher.
A six-year old in Aurora, Colorado, was suspended after singing an LMFAO song to a little girl in his class and reportedly “shaking his booty.” We look at the case and the sexual harassment problem in public schools today.
After playing rapper Macklemore's "Same Love" pro-gay rights rap song in class, a Michigan teacher was suspended with no pay. We explore the controversy.
