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P.S. 161 Juan Ponce De Leon School

628 Tinton Ave
Bronx, NY 10455
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 314 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 161 Juan Ponce De Leon School 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 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to 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 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 314 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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P.S. 161 Juan Ponce De Leon School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
P.S. 161 Juan Ponce De Leon School's student population of 314 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
314 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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P.S. 161 Juan Ponce De Leon School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.S. 161 Juan Ponce De Leon School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#3671 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
46%
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30-34%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of P.S. 161 Juan Ponce De Leon School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of P.S. 161 Juan Ponce De Leon School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
77%
29%
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Black
19%
16%
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White
1%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.37
This chart displays the diversity score of P.S. 161 Juan Ponce De Leon School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.S. 161 Juan Ponce De Leon School's ranking?
P.S. 161 Juan Ponce De Leon School is ranked #3671 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 161 Juan Ponce De Leon School often compared to?
P.S. 161 Juan Ponce De Leon Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Girls Preparatory Charter School Of The Bronx, P.S. 130 Abram Stevens Hewitt 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 46% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 161 Juan Ponce De Leon School?
314 students attend P.S. 161 Juan Ponce De Leon School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of P.S. 161 Juan Ponce De Leon School 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 Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 161 Juan Ponce De Leon School?
P.S. 161 Juan Ponce De Leon School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 161 Juan Ponce De Leon School offer ?
P.S. 161 Juan Ponce De Leon School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 161 Juan Ponce De Leon School part of?
P.S. 161 Juan Ponce De Leon School is part of New York City Geographic District # 7 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 161 Juan Ponce De Leon School located?
P.S. 161 Juan Ponce De Leon School is located in the Woodstock neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 22 other public schools located in Woodstock.

School Reviews
5   7/31/2014
This school gave me some of the best memories and I remember learning so much here. The teacher's really cared about the student's, and made us feel like we can be anything.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - andre
5   9/16/2009
This school was the greatest school ever. If I had a chance too go back and do it all over again I would so do it all over again. Graduating class of 1993
- Posted by Student/Alumni - RSanc

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 314 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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