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P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvil vs. P.s. 81 Robert J Christen

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School Overview

School
P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvil
660 W 236th St
Bronx, NY 10463
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
P.s. 81 Robert J Christen
5550 Riverdale Ave
Bronx, NY 10471
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvil ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

P.s. 81 Robert J Christen ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 757 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvil ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 699 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.s. 81 Robert J Christen ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
757 students
699 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvil over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 81 Robert J Christen over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvil.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 81 Robert J Christen.
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
51 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvil over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 81 Robert J Christen over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvil with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 81 Robert J Christen with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#147 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 5%)
#695 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvil, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 81 Robert J Christen, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
89%
(Top 5% in NY)
78%
(Top 20% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvil who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 81 Robert J Christen who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
83%
(Top 10% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
64%
(Top 30% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvil who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 81 Robert J Christen who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 5% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥95%
(Top 5% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvil who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 81 Robert J Christen who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvil by grade.
This chart displays the students of P.s. 81 Robert J Christen by grade.
Kindergarten Students
150
126
Grade 1 Students
139
128
Grade 2 Students
131
102
Grade 3 Students
118
119
Grade 4 Students
107
113
Grade 5 Students
108
111
Ungraded Students
4
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvil, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 81 Robert J Christen, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvil, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 81 Robert J Christen, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
46%
48%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvil, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 81 Robert J Christen, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
7%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvil, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 81 Robert J Christen, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
34%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvil, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 81 Robert J Christen, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvil, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 81 Robert J Christen, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.67
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvil, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 81 Robert J Christen, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
42%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvil, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 81 Robert J Christen, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 24 Spuyten Duyvil, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 81 Robert J Christen, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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