Serving 330 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ps/ms 4 Crotona Park West 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 27% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower 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 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 330 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps/ms 4 Crotona Park West ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Ps/ms 4 Crotona Park West's student population of 330 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
330 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps/ms 4 Crotona Park West 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/ms 4 Crotona Park West is 0.53, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3368 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
50%
29%
Black
47%
16%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps/ms 4 Crotona Park West's ranking?
Ps/ms 4 Crotona Park West is ranked #3368 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps/ms 4 Crotona Park West?
330 students attend Ps/ms 4 Crotona Park West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Ps/ms 4 Crotona Park West students are Hispanic, 47% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps/ms 4 Crotona Park West?
Ps/ms 4 Crotona Park West has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps/ms 4 Crotona Park West offer ?
Ps/ms 4 Crotona Park West offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps/ms 4 Crotona Park West part of?
Ps/ms 4 Crotona Park West is part of New York City Geographic District # 9 School District.
In what neighborhood is Ps/ms 4 Crotona Park West located?
Ps/ms 4 Crotona Park West is located in the Morrisania neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 40 other public schools located in Morrisania.
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