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P.s. 55 Benjamin Franklin vs. P.s. 63 Author's Academy

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
P.s. 55 Benjamin Franklin
450 St Paul's Pl
Bronx, NY 10456
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
P.s. 63 Author's Academy
1260 Franklin Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

P.s. 55 Benjamin Franklin ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)

P.s. 63 Author's Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 494 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 55 Benjamin Franklin ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 405 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 63 Author's Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
494 students
405 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 55 Benjamin Franklin over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 63 Author's Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 55 Benjamin Franklin.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 63 Author's Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
30 teachers
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This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 63 Author's Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 55 Benjamin Franklin with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 63 Author's Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#4206 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#3140 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 55 Benjamin Franklin, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 63 Author's Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 55 Benjamin Franklin who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 63 Author's Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 55 Benjamin Franklin who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 63 Author's Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-59%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of P.s. 55 Benjamin Franklin by grade.
This chart displays the students of P.s. 63 Author's Academy by grade.
Pre-K Students
79
63
Kindergarten Students
59
44
Grade 1 Students
74
52
Grade 2 Students
65
69
Grade 3 Students
80
65
Grade 4 Students
71
58
Grade 5 Students
63
54
Ungraded Students
3
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 63 Author's Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 63 Author's Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
54%
63%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 55 Benjamin Franklin, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 63 Author's Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
43%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 55 Benjamin Franklin, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 63 Author's Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 55 Benjamin Franklin, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 63 Author's Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 63 Author's Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.53
0.51
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 55 Benjamin Franklin, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 63 Author's Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
96%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 55 Benjamin Franklin, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 63 Author's Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 55 Benjamin Franklin, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 63 Author's Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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