Ps 157 Grove Hill

757 Cauldwell Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 488 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 157 Grove Hill 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 11-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 488 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ps 157 Grove Hill ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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School Overview

Ps 157 Grove Hill's student population of 488 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
488 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

Ps 157 Grove Hill ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 157 Grove Hill is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
#3629 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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11-19%
55%
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40-49%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
13%
1%
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Asian
n/a
10%
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Hispanic
64%
29%
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Black
23%
16%
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White
n/a
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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0.53
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ps 157 Grove Hill's ranking?
Ps 157 Grove Hill is ranked #3629 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 157 Grove Hill often compared to?
Ps 157 Grove Hillis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 146 Edward Collins by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 157 Grove Hill?
488 students attend Ps 157 Grove Hill.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Ps 157 Grove Hill students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, and 13% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 157 Grove Hill?
Ps 157 Grove Hill has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 157 Grove Hill offer ?
Ps 157 Grove Hill offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 157 Grove Hill part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 488 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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