Serving 1,169 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ps/ms 194 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 50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,169 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS/MS 194 serves a compact attendance zone in the Bronx, NY, covering approximately 0.3 square miles. Families within the zone typically live about 5-10 minutes away from the school, with most residents located within 0.4 miles of its edges and the furthest boundary reaching about 0.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ps/ms 194's student population of 1,169 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,169 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2003
School Calendar
School Motto
Good To Great
School Rankings
Ps/ms 194 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 Ps/ms 194 is 0.60, 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
#2562 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
34%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
53%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2011–2025. 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 Ps/ms 194's ranking?
Ps/ms 194 is ranked #2562 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps/ms 194 often compared to?
Ps/ms 194is often viewed alongside schools like Junior High School 127 Castle Hill by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps/ms 194?
1,169 students attend Ps/ms 194.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Ps/ms 194 students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ps/ms 194?
Ps/ms 194 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps/ms 194 offer ?
Ps/ms 194 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ps/ms 194 part of?
Ps/ms 194 is part of New York City Geographic District #11.
In what neighborhood is Ps/ms 194 located?
Ps/ms 194 is located in the Westchester Square neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 1 other public schools located in Westchester Square.
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