Samara Community School

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Samara Community School ranks 1042 nd of 2439 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Samara Community School is an elementary school located in the Bronx, New York, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 294 students. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #12, which is ranked 789 out of 866 districts in New York and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Samara Community School stands out from the surrounding schools in several key areas. The school has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (86.39%) compared to the nearby Ps 134 George F Bristow (53.44%) and Fairmont Neighborhood School (82.09%). Academically, Samara Community School outperforms the district and the state of New York, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math across grades 3-5. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.9 to 12.7, compared to the surrounding schools, which have ratios ranging from 11.5 to 14.9.

Despite serving a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with over 98% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Samara Community School has maintained a consistent academic performance, even during the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. The school's strong performance, particularly among certain subgroups, suggests that it may have effective teaching practices and strategies that could be leveraged to improve the performance of other struggling schools in the New York City Geographic District #12.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1570 Boone Ave
Bronx, NY 10460

(718) 860-5332

District: New York City Geographic District #12

SchoolDigger Rank:
1042^nd of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,243

Student/teacher ratio: 12.7

Number of students: 294

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

86.4%

African American:

11.9%

Two or more races:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Samara Community School ranks better than 57.3% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 2^nd among 21 ranked elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #12. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.86. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (86.4%), African American (11.9%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the New York City Geographic District #12. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Samara Community School is 12.7. 10 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #12 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Samara Community School is $20,243. 17 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #12 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Samara Community School:

SchoolDigger ranks Samara Community School 1042^nd of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Samara Community School in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #12:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #12 789^th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Samara Community School

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Rank History for all students at Samara Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	16.64	2096^th	2413	13.1%
2022	17.30	2124^th	2434	12.7%
2023	54.86	1042^nd	2439	57.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Samara Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	20.55	821^st	860	4.5%
2022	40.47	557^th	1027	45.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Samara Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	41.42	930^th	1859	50.0%
2022	22.77	1835^th	2031	9.7%
2023	52.10	712^th	2016	64.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Samara Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	19.74	1796^th	2032	11.6%
2022	16.62	1951^st	2099	7.1%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Samara Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	27.44	478^th	570	16.1%
2023	68.66	140^th	637	78.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Samara Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	10.87	2245^th	2357	4.8%
2022	8.92	2326^th	2401	3.1%
2023	36.96	1527^th	2403	36.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Samara Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	33.53	1603^rd	2358	32.0%
2022	32.52	1682^nd	2400	29.9%
2023	71.56	599^th	2400	75.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Samara Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	15.21	879^th	936	6.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Samara Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	26.00	1217^th	1503	19.0%
2023	59.43	475^th	1429	66.8%

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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.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Samara Community School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2015	0	19	0	48	0	67
2016	1	25	0	96	0	122
2017	1	27	0	142	2	172
2018	3	24	1	179	0	207
2019	1	30	1	221	0	253
2020	2	30	0	257	1	290
2021	2	26	0	246	1	275
2022	2	25	0	223	1	251
2023	1	35	0	254	4	294

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 Samara Community School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	67	5.0	13.4	97
2016	122	8.0	15.2	93.4
2017	172	12.9	13.2	94.8
2018	207	16.0	12.9	95.2
2019	253	17.0	14.8	95.3
2020	290	25.0	11.6	95.5
2021	275	23.5	11.7	94.9
2022	251	23.0	10.9	98.4
2023	294	23.0	12.7	99

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 Samara Community School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	67	5.0	13.4	97
2016	122	8.0	15.2	93.4
2017	172	12.9	13.2	94.8
2018	207	16.0	12.9	95.2
2019	253	17.0	14.8	95.3
2020	290	25.0	11.6	95.5
2021	275	23.5	11.7	94.9
2022	251	23.0	10.9	98.4
2023	294	23.0	12.7	99

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

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Year	Completely Immunized
2015	98.5%

Data source: New York State Department of Health

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Samara Community School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,176 (7.1%)	$15,466 (92.9%)	$16,642
2020	$1,178 (7.2%)	$15,278 (92.8%)	$16,455
2021	$2,037 (11.0%)	$16,514 (89.0%)	$18,551
2022	$4,365 (19.3%)	$18,256 (80.7%)	$22,621
2023	$2,535 (12.5%)	$17,708 (87.5%)	$20,243

Data source: New York Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Samara Community School

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 2096^th of 2413 Elementary schools	Ranks 1042^nd of 2439 Elementary schools	44.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Samara Community School)	31	50	19%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #12)	33	28.6	4.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)	52	44.9	7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Samara Community School)	44	60.6	16.6%
3rd Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #12)	32	36.1	4%
3rd Grade Math (New York)	54	53.7	0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Samara Community School)	23	57.6	34.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #12)	27	28.2	1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)	48	48.8	0.8%
4th Grade Math (Samara Community School)	19	58.3	39.3%
4th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #12)	25	29.1	4.1%
4th Grade Math (New York)	50	53.9	3.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	253	294	16.2%
African American	30	35	16.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	221	254	14.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1	1
Two or More Races	0	4
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	95.3%	99%	3.7%

Schools Near Samara Community School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Regents Algebra I (2023)	Regents English (2023)	Regents Living Environment (2023)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2023)						NY State Assessments Math (2023)						NY State Assessments Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Algebra I End of Course	Regents English End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Samara Community School	Public	PK, KG-5	1570 Boone Ave	Bronx	10460	Bronx County	New York City Geographic District #12	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 860-5332	294	23	12.7	99.0%	1 (0.3%)	35 (11.9%)	254 (86.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	54.9	1042^nd of 2439 public elementary schools	57.3%		17.3	2124^th of 2434 public elementary schools	12.7%	1082				50.0	57.6	48.6				60.6	58.3	32.4					$20,243	$2,535	$17,708
Fairmont Neighborhood School	Public	PK, KG-5	1550 Vyse Ave	Bronx	10460	Bronx County	New York City Geographic District #12	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 860-5210	226	19	11.8	92.5%	4 (1.8%)	90 (39.8%)	131 (58.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14.6	2194^th of 2439 public elementary schools	10.0%		26.9	1855^th of 2434 public elementary schools	23.8%	339				32.4	21.9	33.3				21.6	16.1	14.3					$27,763	$3,835	$23,927
Ps 66 School Of Higher Expectations	Public	PK, KG-5	1001 Jennings St	Bronx	10460	Bronx County	New York City Geographic District #12	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 319-2820	478	38	12.7	93.5%	4 (0.8%)	128 (26.8%)	338 (70.7%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	35.3	1581^st of 2439 public elementary schools	35.2%		20.9	2023^rd of 2434 public elementary schools	16.9%	442				37.9	32.0	31.2				54.1	58.8	30.8					$23,257	$2,653	$20,604
Ps 195	Public	PK, KG-5	1250 Ward Ave	Bronx	10472	Bronx County	New York City Geographic District #12	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 861-4461	726	54	13.3	87.5%	4 (0.6%)	95 (13.1%)	596 (82.1%)	15 (2.1%)	14 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	10.6	2315^th of 2439 public elementary schools	5.1%		8.3	2352^nd of 2434 public elementary schools	3.4%	37				19.2	14.1	27.6				26.1	16.7	18.2					$19,563	$2,345	$17,218
Ps 196	Public	PK, KG-5	1250 Ward Ave	Bronx	10472	Bronx County	New York City Geographic District #12	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 328-7187	683	49	13.9	91.4%	5 (0.7%)	88 (12.9%)	554 (81.1%)	21 (3.1%)	13 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	23.7	1931^st of 2439 public elementary schools	20.8%		23	1963^rd of 2434 public elementary schools	19.4%	32				27.4	29.4	40.6				28.7	25.0	40.6					$19,328	$1,867	$17,461
Ps 214	Public	PK, KG-8	1970 W Farms Rd	Bronx	10460	Bronx County	New York City Geographic District #12	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 589-6728	836	68	12.2	92.2%	8 (1.0%)	182 (21.8%)	621 (74.3%)	20 (2.4%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	23.9	1922^nd of 2439 public elementary schools	21.2%		15.7	2165^th of 2434 public elementary schools	11.1%	243	72.2	69.0	62.5	40.9	31.6	36.9	28.0	29.7	40.2	51.2	31.1	22.5	21.6	25.6	16.0	10.0	$19,221	$2,128	$17,093
Ps 61 Francisco Oller	Public	PK, KG-5	1550 Crotona Park E	Bronx	10460	Bronx County	New York City Geographic District #12	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 542-7230	226	18	12.8	96.9%	4 (1.8%)	37 (16.4%)	181 (80.1%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32.4	1672^nd of 2439 public elementary schools	31.4%		25.5	1892^nd of 2434 public elementary schools	22.3%	220				28.6	29.7	38.5				56.7	21.1	50.0					$28,996	$4,304	$24,693
Ps 6 West Farms	Public	PK, KG-5	1000 E Tremont Ave	Bronx	10460	Bronx County	New York City Geographic District #12	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 542-7676	449	30	14.9	95.8%	1 (0.2%)	95 (21.2%)	347 (77.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	16.5	2136^th of 2439 public elementary schools	12.4%		13.8	2226^th of 2434 public elementary schools	8.5%	90				29.8	22.8	28.4				25.4	21.0	30.4					$25,025	$3,468	$21,557
Vida Bogart School For All Children (The)	Public	PK, KG-8	1000 E Tremont Ave	Bronx	10460	Bronx County	Nyc Special Schools - District 75	No	No	No	No	(718) 328-3913	470	92	5.1	89.8%	24 (5.1%)	129 (27.4%)	278 (59.1%)	20 (4.3%)	10 (2.1%)	2 (0.4%)	7 (1.5%)								(n/a)																	$67,364	$1,021	$66,343
Ps 134 George F Bristow	Public	PK, KG-5	1330 Bristow St	Bronx	10459	Bronx County	New York City Geographic District #12	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 328-3351	421	36	11.5	95.2%	9 (2.1%)	176 (41.8%)	225 (53.4%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)	17.7	2107^th of 2439 public elementary schools	13.6%		17.9	2111^th of 2434 public elementary schools	13.3%	4				35.7	26.4	32.7				29.5	23.6	8.8					$23,126	$3,946	$19,179

Frequently Asked Questions about Samara Community School

How many students attend Samara Community School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 294 students attended Samara Community School.

What district is Samara Community School in?

New York City Geographic District #12

Is Samara Community School a good school?

Samara Community School ranks 1042^nd of 2439 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Samara Community School?

Students at Samara Community School are 86% Hispanic, 12% African American, 1% Two or more races.

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