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P.S. 196

Grades: 3-K, Pre-K, K-5
1250 Ward Avenue
Bronx NY 10472
Phone: 718-328-7187

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This neighborhood school is open to children who live in its attendance zone. See our School Stats for information about safety, atmosphere and academics.

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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?
65%
79% Citywide Average
How many teachers say the principal is an effective manager?
62%
81% Citywide Average
How many teachers say they would recommend this school to other families?
73%
83% Citywide Average

From 2017-18 NY State Report Card

How many students were suspended?
0%
1% 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?
56%
80% Citywide Average
Years of principal experience at this school
16.1

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?
29%
51% Citywide Average
How many elementary school students scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
23%
49% 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
815
Asian
2%
Black
13%
Hispanic
82%
White
1%
Other
3%
Free or reduced priced lunch
87%
Students with disabilities
22%
English language learners
32%
Pre-K seats
36

From 2018-19 School Quality Guide

Average daily attendance
93%
93% Citywide Average
How many students miss 18 or more days of school?
26%
25% Citywide Average

From 2020 School Directories

This school offers Transitional Bilingual Education in Spanish.

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?
9%
28% Citywide Average
How many students with disabilities scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
6%
23% Citywide Average
How many English language learners scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
14%
28% Citywide Average
How many English language learners scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
15%
17% Citywide Average


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Contact & Location

Location

Parkchester (District 12)
Trains: 6 Line to Morrison-Sound View Ave
Buses: Bx11, Bx27, Bx36, Bx4, Bx4A, Q44

Contact

Principal
Yvette Lopez Diaz
Parent Coordinator
Cindy Ortiz
[email protected]
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Other Details

Shared campus?
Yes
This school shares a building with PS 195
Metal detectors?
No

Zone for the 2019-2020 school year. Call school to confirm.

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