Serving 377 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher 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 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 377 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 157 Grove Hill serves an attendance zone of approximately 2.6 square miles in the Bronx, NY, encompassing areas within a typical 5-10 minute drive to the school, with most parts located about 1.1 miles away from the school and the furthest edge reaching 1.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 157 Grove Hill's student population of 377 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
377 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
P.s. 157 Grove Hill ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 157 Grove Hill is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4004 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
16%
1%
Hispanic
66%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
39%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)66.6%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 157 Grove Hill's ranking?
P.s. 157 Grove Hill is ranked #4004 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 157 Grove Hill often compared to?
P.s. 157 Grove Hillis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 146 Edward Collins by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 157 Grove Hill?
377 students attend P.s. 157 Grove Hill.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of P.s. 157 Grove Hill students are Hispanic, 16% of students are American Indian, 16% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 157 Grove Hill?
P.s. 157 Grove Hill has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 157 Grove Hill offer ?
P.s. 157 Grove Hill offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 157 Grove Hill part of?
P.s. 157 Grove Hill is part of New York City Geographic District # 7.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 157 Grove Hill located?
P.s. 157 Grove Hill is located in the Woodstock neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 22 other public schools located in Woodstock.
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