Ps/Is 224

Summary:

Ps/Is 224 is a public middle school located in the Bronx, New York, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 198 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.

Ps/Is 224 consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of New York middle schools, with a statewide ranking between 1213-1435 out of around 1500 schools over the past several years. The school's performance on state assessments is significantly below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. Ps/Is 224 struggles to serve its diverse student population effectively, with the school's rankings for subgroups like female students, male students, African American students, Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students with disabilities all in the bottom 50% of New York middle schools, with some subgroups ranking in the bottom 25%. The school has an extremely high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with over 95% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in recent years.

Interestingly, the schools in the immediate vicinity of Ps/Is 224, such as South Bronx Academy For Applied Media, Academy Of Public Relations, and Academy of Applied Mathematics and Technology, all perform better than Ps/Is 224 on state assessments and have higher statewide rankings, despite serving similar student populations. Additionally, two nearby charter schools, South Bronx Early College Academy Charter School and Creo College Preparatory Charter School, outperform Ps/Is 224 on state assessments and have higher statewide rankings, despite serving a similar demographic of students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 345 Brook Ave
       Bronx, NY  10454


(718) 665-9804

District: New York City Geographic District # 7

SchoolDigger Rank:
1362nd of 1,504 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $31,066 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  8.2 Help
Number of students:  198

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
61.1%
African American:
33.3%
White:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.5% Help


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Compare Details Ps/Is 224 ranks worse than 90.6% of middle schools in New York. It also ranks last among 5 ranked middle schools in the New York City Geographic District # 7. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.16. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (61.1%), African American (33.3%), White (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 95.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ps/Is 224 is 8.2. 2 middle schools in the New York City Geographic District # 7 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ps/Is 224 is $31,066. 3 middle schools in the New York City Geographic District # 7 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ps/Is 224:

SchoolDigger ranks Ps/Is 224 1362nd of 1504 New York public middle schools. (See Ps/Is 224 in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District # 7:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District # 7 767th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ps/Is 224

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Rank History for all students at Ps/Is 224

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 2.02 1092nd 1095 0.3%
2007 1.35 1117th 1123 0.5%
2008 2.75 1157th 1185 2.4%
2009 4.51 1183rd 1224 3.3%
2010 5.46 1202nd 1243 3.3%
2011 3.62 1277th 1295 1.4%
2012 6.04 1275th 1337 4.6%
2013 12.00 1280th 1373 6.8%
2014 13.40 1280th 1401 8.6%
2015 14.45 1263rd 1407 10.2%
2016 12.59 1333rd 1429 6.7%
2017 10.28 1391st 1455 4.4%
2018 9.06 1387th 1438 3.5%
2019 6.53 1418th 1439 1.5%
2021 7.49 1213th 1242 2.3%
2022 10.67 1414th 1479 4.4%
2023 9.34 1435th 1500 4.3%
2024 16.16 1362nd 1504 9.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ps/Is 224

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.57 441st 503 12.3%
2019 26.04 442nd 473 6.6%
2022 32.60 425th 581 26.9%
2023 31.50 445th 591 24.7%
2024 39.06 360th 615 41.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ps/Is 224

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.08 1135th 1170 3.0%
2019 23.40 1064th 1139 6.6%
2021 29.90 379th 522 27.4%
2022 35.63 827th 1283 35.5%
2023 43.75 636th 1307 51.3%
2024 35.32 834th 1303 36.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ps/Is 224

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 13.80 904th 935 3.3%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Ps/Is 224

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.46 388th 457 15.1%
2019 20.26 365th 392 6.9%
2022 17.31 459th 487 5.7%
2023 20.20 486th 543 10.5%
2024 40.40 349th 594 41.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Ps/Is 224

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.18 1328th 1353 1.8%
2019 7.27 1343rd 1370 2.0%
2021 11.61 1019th 1066 4.4%
2022 10.69 1386th 1454 4.7%
2023 9.02 1413th 1463 3.4%
2024 11.21 1391st 1465 5.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Ps/Is 224

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.75 1286th 1352 4.9%
2019 7.21 1358th 1366 0.6%
2021 5.48 1058th 1071 1.2%
2022 12.91 1374th 1455 5.6%
2023 11.40 1390th 1464 5.1%
2024 25.89 1164th 1464 20.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Ps/Is 224

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 30.26 527th 705 25.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ps/Is 224

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.54 765th 810 5.6%
2019 9.21 813th 826 1.6%
2021 14.01 431st 449 4.0%
2022 18.07 827th 914 9.5%
2023 18.27 852nd 943 9.7%
2024 24.62 784th 953 17.7%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Ps/Is 224 Test Scores
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Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Ps/Is 224

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 0 52 0 67 0 n/a n/a 0 119
2005 2 127 0 162 0 n/a n/a 0 291
2006 3 213 3 275 2 n/a n/a 0 496
2007 1 155 5 237 2 n/a n/a 0 400
2008 3 93 3 243 2 n/a n/a 0 344
2009 4 93 5 254 0 n/a n/a 0 356
2010 4 90 4 249 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2011 5 94 7 272 4 0 0 0 382
2012 8 84 5 276 0 0 0 0 373
2013 11 76 1 258 1 0 0 0 347
2014 9 68 0 251 1 0 1 0 330
2015 7 85 0 263 4 0 0 0 359
2016 3 89 1 272 2 0 0 0 367
2017 2 94 1 281 3 0 0 0 381
2018 5 95 1 256 1 0 0 0 358
2019 5 81 1 240 0 0 1 0 328
2020 2 77 1 197 2 1 1 0 281
2021 1 65 1 171 3 1 2 0 244
2022 1 67 1 154 4 2 1 0 230
2023 4 66 1 121 2 2 2 0 198

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ps/Is 224

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 119 n/a n/a n/a
2005 291 n/a n/a 0
2006 496 25.0 19.8 89.1
2007 400 26.0 15.4 89.3
2008 344 24.0 14.3 93.3
2009 356 26.5 13.4 95.5
2010 347 19.9 17.3 n/a
2011 382 25.0 15.2 94.5
2012 373 18.6 20.0 92.8
2013 347 26.5 13.0 96
2014 330 22.0 15.0 97.9
2015 359 23.0 15.6 98.9
2016 367 25.0 14.6 97.5
2017 381 26.8 14.2 98.4
2018 358 28.0 12.7 98.9
2019 328 28.9 11.3 96.6
2020 281 28.0 10.0 99.3
2021 244 28.9 8.4 99.6
2022 230 24.0 9.5 97.4
2023 198 24.0 8.2 95.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ps/Is 224

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 119 n/a n/a n/a
2005 291 n/a n/a 0
2006 496 25.0 19.8 89.1
2007 400 26.0 15.4 89.3
2008 344 24.0 14.3 93.3
2009 356 26.5 13.4 95.5
2010 347 19.9 17.3 n/a
2011 382 25.0 15.2 94.5
2012 373 18.6 20.0 92.8
2013 347 26.5 13.0 96
2014 330 22.0 15.0 97.9
2015 359 23.0 15.6 98.9
2016 367 25.0 14.6 97.5
2017 381 26.8 14.2 98.4
2018 358 28.0 12.7 98.9
2019 328 28.9 11.3 96.6
2020 281 28.0 10.0 99.3
2021 244 28.9 8.4 99.6
2022 230 24.0 9.5 97.4
2023 198 24.0 8.2 95.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Ps/Is 224

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YearCompletely Immunized
201598.6%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ps/Is 224

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $3,108 (14.7%) $18,077 (85.3%) $21,186
2020 $2,463 (11.1%) $19,818 (88.9%) $22,280
2021 $4,442 (15.8%) $23,601 (84.2%) $28,043
2022 $5,046 (16.3%) $25,947 (83.7%) $30,993
2023 $4,591 (14.8%) $26,475 (85.2%) $31,066

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ps/Is 224

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1418th of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 1435th of 1500 Middle schools
 2.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ps/Is 224)325.5
 22.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District # 7)2827.8
 0.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Ps/Is 224)518.8
 13.8%
   6th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District # 7)2629
 3%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ps/Is 224)918.9
 9.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District # 7)2231.8
 9.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4048
 8%
7th Grade Math (Ps/Is 224)314.9
 11.9%
   7th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District # 7)2031
 11%
   7th Grade Math (New York)4451.9
 7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ps/Is 224)1833.9
 15.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District # 7)3244.1
 12.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4855.2
 7.2%
8th Grade Math (Ps/Is 224)46.1
 2.1%
   8th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District # 7)1730.2
 13.2%
   8th Grade Math (New York)3340.7
 7.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students328198
 39.6%
African American8166
 18.5%
American Indian02
Asian11
Hispanic240121
 49.6%
Pacific Islander02
White54
 20%
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.6%95.5%
 1.2%


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Students at Ps/Is 224 are 61% Hispanic, 33% African American, 2% White, 1% American Indian, 1% Pacific Islander, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 198 students attended Ps/Is 224.

Ps/Is 224 ranks in the bottom 9.4% of New York middle schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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