Serving 331 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 57 Crescent 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 30-34% (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 11:1 is equal to 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: 331 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 57 CRESCENT serves a compact area of approximately 0.1 square miles in the Bronx, NY, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school and averaging about 0.2 miles from the zone's edge, which extends up to 0.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 57 Crescent's student population of 331 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
331 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Rankings
P.s. 57 Crescent 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. 57 Crescent is 0.48, 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
#3769 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 12-year historical data
Hispanic
66%
31%
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Black
29%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
White
1%
39%
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Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)77.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
3%
Showing 2007–2023. View full 18-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 57 Crescent's ranking?
P.s. 57 Crescent is ranked #3769 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 57 Crescent often compared to?
P.s. 57 Crescentis often viewed alongside schools like Sheridan Academy For Young Leaders, Family School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 57 Crescent?
331 students attend P.s. 57 Crescent.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of P.s. 57 Crescent students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 57 Crescent?
P.s. 57 Crescent has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 57 Crescent offer ?
P.s. 57 Crescent offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 57 Crescent part of?
P.s. 57 Crescent is part of New York City Geographic District #12.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 57 Crescent located?
P.s. 57 Crescent is located in the West Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 61 other public schools located in West Bronx.
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