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P.S. 63 Author's Academy

1260 Franklin Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 412 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). 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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 412 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
P.S. 63 Author's Academy's student population of 412 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
412 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
P.S. 63 Author's Academy 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. 63 Author's Academy is 0.51, 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)
#3562 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25-29%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of P.S. 63 Author's Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of P.S. 63 Author's Academy 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.
50-59%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of P.S. 63 Author's Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in P.S. 63 Author's Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
63%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in P.S. 63 Author's Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
31%
16%
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White
3%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in P.S. 63 Author's Academy and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in P.S. 63 Author's Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in P.S. 63 Author's Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.51
This chart displays the diversity score of P.S. 63 Author's Academy 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
95%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in P.S. 63 Author's Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in P.S. 63 Author's Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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. 63 Author's Academy's ranking?
P.S. 63 Author's Academy is ranked #3562 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 63 Author's Academy often compared to?
P.S. 63 Author's Academyis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 53 Basheer Quisim by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 63 Author's Academy?
412 students attend P.S. 63 Author's Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of P.S. 63 Author's Academy students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 63 Author's Academy?
P.S. 63 Author's Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 63 Author's Academy offer ?
P.S. 63 Author's Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 63 Author's Academy part of?
P.S. 63 Author's Academy is part of New York City Geographic District # 9 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 63 Author's Academy located?
P.S. 63 Author's Academy is located in the Morrisania neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 40 other public schools located in Morrisania.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 412 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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