Serving 329 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps/is 54 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 25-29% (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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 329 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps/is 54 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ps/is 54's student population of 329 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
329 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
Ps/is 54 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps/is 54 is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3988 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
77%
31%
Black
19%
15%
White
1%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps/is 54's ranking?
Ps/is 54 is ranked #3988 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps/is 54 often compared to?
Ps/is 54is often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 8 Isaac Varian, P.s. 85 Great Expectations, P.s. 32 Belmont by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps/is 54?
329 students attend Ps/is 54.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Ps/is 54 students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ps/is 54?
Ps/is 54 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps/is 54 offer ?
Ps/is 54 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ps/is 54 part of?
Ps/is 54 is part of New York City Geographic District #10.
In what neighborhood is Ps/is 54 located?
Ps/is 54 is located in the West Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 61 other public schools located in West Bronx.
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