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P.S./M.S. 31 The William Lloyd Garrison School

Grades: 3-K, Pre-K, K-8
250 East 156th Street
Bronx NY 10451
Phone: 718-292-4397

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P.S./M.S. 31 The William Lloyd Garrison School in Concourse is a neighborhood school serving grades 3-K through 8. This school shares the building with JHS 151 and KIPP Academy Charter Middle School.

In the Pre-K classes, teachers ask children questions, invite back-and-forth conversation to develop language skills, and promote mutual respect and positive social interactions. Children are encouraged to communicate and learn language skills through books, puppets or blocks. The principal has been leading this school since 2016.

This school prioritizes children who live in District 7, but anyone is welcome to apply. Type your address into our school search to see if your child has priority. For more information about school enrollment and advice on how to find a program, please visit our New to NYC page.

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School Stats

Citywide Average Key
This school is Better Near Worse than the citywide average

Is this school safe and well-run?

From 2018-19 NYC School Survey

How many teachers say order and discipline are maintained at this school?
63%
71% Citywide Average
How many students say they feel safe in the hallways, bathrooms and locker rooms?
83%
84% Citywide Average
How many students think bullying happens most or all of the time at this school?
63%
51% Citywide Average
How many teachers say the principal is an effective manager?
80%
78% Citywide Average
How many teachers say they would recommend this school to other families?
71%
78% Citywide Average

From 2017-18 NY State Report Card

How many students were suspended?
0%
2% Citywide Average

From this school's most recent Quality Review Report

Are teachers effective?

From 2018-19 School Quality Guide

How many teachers have 3 or more years of experience teaching?
85%
79% Citywide Average
Years of principal experience at this school
2.1

How do students perform academically?

From 2019 State ELA+Math Results Summary

How many elementary school students scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
31%
54% Citywide Average
How many elementary school students scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
36%
50% Citywide Average
How many middle school students scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
21%
46% Citywide Average
How many middle school students scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
29%
51% Citywide Average

From 2021 Middle School Directory

What high schools do most graduates attend?
Bronx Leadership Academy II High School
Accelerated courses offered for high school credit
US History,Algebra I,Living Environment

From 2018-19 School Quality Guide

How many 8th-graders earn high school credit?
9%
32% Citywide Average

What is the Pre-K like?

From the NYC Program Assessment (CLASS and ECERS-R) Database through 2018-2019

Instruction: Teachers ask kids to explain their reasoning when they solve problems
Activities: Children explore art, music, sand/water, dramatic play and more
Language: Teachers talk and listen to kids in a supportive way
Interaction: Teachers ask kids good questions and invite back-and-forth conversation

Who does this school serve?

From 2019-20 Demographic Snapshot

Enrollment
691
Asian
3%
Black
27%
Hispanic
65%
White
3%
Other
1%
Free or reduced priced lunch
90%
Students with disabilities
23%
English language learners
12%
Pre-K seats
41
3-K seats
15

From 2018-19 School Quality Guide

Average daily attendance
92%
93% Citywide Average
How many students miss 18 or more days of school?
27%
23% Citywide Average

From 2020 School Directories

Uniforms required?
Yes

How does this school serve special populations?

From 2019 State ELA+Math Results Summary

How many students with disabilities scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
12%
25% Citywide Average
How many students with disabilities scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
14%
22% Citywide Average
How many English language learners scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
8%
24% Citywide Average
How many English language learners scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
8%
16% Citywide Average


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Contact & Location

Location

Concourse (District 7)
Trains: 4 Line, B Line, D Line to 161st St-Yankee Stadium; 2 Line, 5 Line to 149th St-Grand Concourse
Buses: Bx1, Bx13, Bx15, Bx19, Bx2, Bx21, Bx32, Bx41, Bx41-SBS, Bx6, BxM4

Contact

Principal
Elisha Boyd
Parent Coordinator
Monse Santana
[email protected]
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Other Details

Shared campus?
Yes
This school shares the building with JHS 151 and KIPP Academy Charter Middle School
Uniforms required?
Yes
Metal detectors?
No

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