Summary:
PS 179 is an elementary school located in the Bronx, New York, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 215 students. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #7, which is ranked 767 out of 865 districts in New York and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past 10 years, PS 179 has consistently ranked in the bottom 25% of New York elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
PS 179 consistently underperforms compared to the district and the state in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math proficiency. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 28.57% of 3rd graders, 37.5% of 4th graders, and 31.82% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the district's 34.03%, 33.24%, and 24.91%, respectively, and the state's 42.6%, 47.05%, and 43.68%. The school also struggles to support the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 25% of New York elementary schools for African American students, English Language Learners, and Special Education students in the 2021-2022 school year.
The nearby schools, such as Young Leaders Elementary School, PS 30 Wilton, and PS 49 Willis Avenue, also struggle academically, with most ranking in the bottom 25% of New York elementary schools. However, the charter schools in the area, such as Bronx Charter School for Children and Mott Haven Academy Charter School, generally outperform the traditional public schools in both ELA and Math proficiency. The high rates of poverty, as indicated by the free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, may be a significant factor contributing to the academic challenges faced by PS 179 and the surrounding schools.
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Detail:
Student/teacher ratio: 9.4
Number of students: 203
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
75.4%
African American:
21.2%
Asian:
1.5%
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Two or more races:
1.5%
White:
0.5%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 97%
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