Summary:
PS 340 is an elementary school located in the Bronx, New York, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 462 students. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #10, which is ranked 728 out of 866 districts in New York and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
While PS 340 has a low overall ranking among New York elementary schools, it outperforms the district and the state in several academic areas. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, 43.48% of 3rd graders, 32% of 4th graders, and 44.12% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district scores of 32.2%, 36.14%, and 36.33%, respectively. Additionally, PS 340 performs relatively well for certain student subgroups, such as African American and Hispanic students, and has a higher per-student spending of $24,592 compared to the surrounding schools.
While PS 340 has several strengths, it also faces challenges. The school's lower performance in Math, particularly in the upper grades, suggests that this may be an area for improvement. Additionally, the school's low overall ranking among New York elementary schools indicates that there is still room for growth in its academic outcomes. However, the school's consistent improvement over the years, from 2,194 out of 2,386 schools in 2016-2017 to 1,660 out of 2,439 schools in 2022-2023, suggests that it is on the right track. By leveraging its resources and focusing on areas for improvement, PS 340 can continue to enhance the educational experiences and outcomes for its students.
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Detail:
Student/teacher ratio: 12.5
Number of students: 462
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
86.1%
African American:
9.7%
White:
2.8%
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Asian:
0.9%
Pacific Islander:
0.2%
Two or more races:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 90.9%
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