Serving 256 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 58 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (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 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 256 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 58 serves a compact attendance zone of approximately 0.2 square miles in the Bronx, NY, where most families are within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, and the furthest boundary is around 0.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 58's student population of 256 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
256 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings
P.s. 58 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. 58 is 0.44, 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
#4226 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
49%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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Hispanic
70%
31%
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Black
27%
15%
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White
2%
39%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)91%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
55%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 58's ranking?
P.s. 58 is ranked #4226 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 58 often compared to?
P.s. 58is often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 55 Benjamin Franklin, P.s. 63 Author's Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 58?
256 students attend P.s. 58.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of P.s. 58 students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 58?
P.s. 58 has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 58 offer ?
P.s. 58 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 58 part of?
P.s. 58 is part of New York City Geographic District # 9.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 58 located?
P.s. 58 is located in the West Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 61 other public schools located in West Bronx.
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