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P.S. 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School

1340 Sheridan Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 96 students in grades Kindergarten-4, P.S. 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 96 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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P.S. 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
P.S. 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School's student population of 96 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
96 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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Students by Grade
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P.S. 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow 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. 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow 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)
#4051 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of P.S. 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of P.S. 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School 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.
≤20%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of P.S. 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
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Hispanic
76%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in P.S. 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
23%
16%
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White
n/a
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in P.S. 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 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. 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School 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
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.37
This chart displays the diversity score of P.S. 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow 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
92%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in P.S. 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2019-20 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. 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School's ranking?
P.S. 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School is ranked #4051 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School?
96 students attend P.S. 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of P.S. 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School?
P.S. 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School offer ?
P.S. 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School part of?
P.S. 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School is part of New York City Geographic District # 9 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School located?
P.S. 88 S Silverstein Little Sparrow School is located in the Claremont neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 7 other public schools located in Claremont.

School Reviews
1   3/26/2020
TEACHERS AND FAMILIES KEEP LEAVING. Principal is RUDE to children. Awful!!
- Posted by Parent - DONT SEND YOUR KIDS HERE

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 96 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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