P.S. 92 (Closed 2023)

700 E 179th St
Bronx, NY 10457
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 423 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 92 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 was 10-14% (which was lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the New York state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
423 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
(17-18)
10-14%
52%
(17-18)
15-19%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
74%
31%
Black
21%
15%
White
2%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
98%
0.41
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 92?
423 students attend P.S. 92.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of P.S. 92 students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.S. 92?
P.S. 92 has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 92 offer ?
P.S. 92 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is P.S. 92 part of?

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