Ps 57 Crescent

2111 Crotona Ave
Bronx, NY 10457
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 396 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 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 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). 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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 396 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ps 57 Crescent ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Ps 57 Crescent's student population of 396 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
396 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Ps 57 Crescent ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 57 Crescent is 0.49, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#3989 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Ps 57 Crescent, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ps 57 Crescent and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ps 57 Crescent and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-79%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ps 57 Crescent and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
3%
1%
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Asian
1%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Ps 57 Crescent and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
66%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ps 57 Crescent and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
28%
16%
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White
2%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of Ps 57 Crescent and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ps 57 Crescent and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ps 57 Crescent and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ps 57 Crescent's ranking?
Ps 57 Crescent is ranked #3989 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 57 Crescent often compared to?
Ps 57 Crescentis often viewed alongside schools like Family School, Sheridan For Young Leaders by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 57 Crescent?
396 students attend Ps 57 Crescent.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Ps 57 Crescent students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 57 Crescent?
Ps 57 Crescent has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 57 Crescent offer ?
Ps 57 Crescent offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 57 Crescent part of?
In what neighborhood is Ps 57 Crescent located?
Ps 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 396 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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