Serving 327 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Samara Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to 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 12:1 is higher 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 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 327 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Samara Community School serves a small attendance area of approximately 0.1 square miles in the Bronx, NY, with most families living within a 5-10 minute drive and the furthest edge located about 0.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Samara Community School's student population of 327 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
327 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Samara Community School 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 Samara Community School is 0.25, 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
#3053 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
86%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
39%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-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 Samara Community School's ranking?
Samara Community School is ranked #3053 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Samara Community School often compared to?
Samara Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairmont Neighborhood School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% 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 Samara Community School?
327 students attend Samara Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Samara Community School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Samara Community School?
Samara Community School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Samara Community School offer ?
Samara Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Samara Community School part of?
Samara Community School is part of New York City Geographic District #12.
In what neighborhood is Samara Community School located?
Samara Community School is located in the West Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 61 other public schools located in West Bronx.
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