P.S. 96 Richard Rodgers
P.S. 96 Richard Rodgers serves 957 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (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 32% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
P.S. 96 Richard Rodgers 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 13:1 is equal to the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
P.S. 96 Richard Rodgers's student population of 957 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 957 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 73 teachers |
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School Comparison
P.S. 96 Richard Rodgers 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. 96 Richard Rodgers is 0.54, 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 | #3234 out of 4239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 64% | 27% |
| Black | 21% | 17% |
| White | 10% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 81% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 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. 96 Richard Rodgers is Astor Collegiate Academy (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Bronx Green Middle School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bronx Bronx Green Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 395 students
0.3 miles
2441 Wallace Ave
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 325-6593 0.3 6-8 395 - Bronx Bronx Park Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 401 students
0.3 miles
2441 Wallace Ave
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 652-6090 0.3 6-8 401 - Bronx Pelham Academy Of Academics And Community Engagement Grades: 6-8 | 323 students
0.3 miles
2441 Wallace Ave
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 881-3136 0.3 6-8 323 - Bronx Astor Collegiate Academy Grades: 9-12 | 470 students
0.5 miles
925 Astor Ave
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 944-3418 0.5 9-12 470 - Bronx Bronxdale High School Grades: 9-12 | 456 students
0.5 miles
925 Astor Ave
Bronx, NY 10469
(718) 944-3655 0.5 9-12 456
School Reviews
| 5 A school with an excellent 5th grade teacher, Miss Barneis, in 1949, and the best elementary school principal ever, Anne Middleton, at that time. - Posted by Student/Alumni - danny |
| 5 all the teachers I have are hard working . PS.96 is the best -Amanda Pjetrushi - Posted by Student/Alumni - pavlo |
| 5 This school has wonderful leadership and teachers collaborate well. There is a great school culture rooted in the success of all students! - Posted by Teacher - kmcny |
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