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P.s. 65 Mother Hale Academy vs. P.s. 49 Willis Avenue

Should you attend P.s. 65 Mother Hale Academy or P.s. 49 Willis Avenue? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
P.s. 65 Mother Hale Academy
677 E 141st St
Bronx, NY 10454
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
P.s. 49 Willis Avenue
383 E 139th St
Bronx, NY 10454
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

P.s. 65 Mother Hale Academy ranks 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 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

P.s. 49 Willis Avenue ranks 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 1%)
Overview
Serving 220 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 65 Mother Hale Academy 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 is 6-9% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 494 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 49 Willis Avenue 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 is 46% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
220 students
494 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 65 Mother Hale Academy 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. 49 Willis Avenue over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 65 Mother Hale Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 49 Willis Avenue.
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
50 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 65 Mother Hale Academy 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. 49 Willis Avenue over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 65 Mother Hale Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 7 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. 49 Willis Avenue with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 7 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

#4223 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#3019 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 65 Mother Hale Academy, 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. 49 Willis Avenue, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
46%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 65 Mother Hale Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 7 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. 49 Willis Avenue who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 7 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
32%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 65 Mother Hale Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 7 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. 49 Willis Avenue who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 7 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 65 Mother Hale Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 7 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of P.s. 65 Mother Hale Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of P.s. 49 Willis Avenue by grade.
Pre-K Students
22
82
Kindergarten Students
29
71
Grade 1 Students
27
82
Grade 2 Students
23
58
Grade 3 Students
27
65
Grade 4 Students
44
66
Grade 5 Students
48
69
Ungraded Students
-
1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 65 Mother Hale Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District # 7 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 American Indian at P.s. 49 Willis Avenue, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District # 7 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
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 65 Mother Hale Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District # 7 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
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% Hispanic
64%
73%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 65 Mother Hale Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District # 7 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. 49 Willis Avenue, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District # 7 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
34%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 65 Mother Hale Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District # 7 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. 49 Willis Avenue, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District # 7 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
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 65 Mother Hale Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District # 7 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. 49 Willis Avenue, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District # 7 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
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% Two or more races
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1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 65 Mother Hale Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District # 7 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 two or more races at P.s. 49 Willis Avenue, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District # 7 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.48
0.41
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 65 Mother Hale Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 7 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. 49 Willis Avenue, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 7 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
97%
98%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 65 Mother Hale Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 7 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. 49 Willis Avenue, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 7 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
1%
(20-21 School Year Data)
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 65 Mother Hale Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 7 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 49 Willis Avenue, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 7 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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