Serving 429 students in grades Kindergarten-8, P.s. 37 Multiple Intelligence 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 17% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than 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 (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 429 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 37 Multiple Intelligence School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
P.s. 37 Multiple Intelligence School's student population of 429 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
429 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.s. 37 Multiple Intelligence 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. 37 Multiple Intelligence School is 0.31, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3671 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
82%
30%
Black
15%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 37 Multiple Intelligence School's ranking?
P.s. 37 Multiple Intelligence 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. 37 Multiple Intelligence School often compared to?
P.s. 37 Multiple Intelligence Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Milton Fein School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 37 Multiple Intelligence School?
429 students attend P.s. 37 Multiple Intelligence School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of P.s. 37 Multiple Intelligence School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 37 Multiple Intelligence School?
P.s. 37 Multiple Intelligence School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 37 Multiple Intelligence School offer ?
P.s. 37 Multiple Intelligence School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 37 Multiple Intelligence School part of?
P.s. 37 Multiple Intelligence School is part of New York City Geographic District #10 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 37 Multiple Intelligence School located?
P.s. 37 Multiple Intelligence School is located in the West Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 61 other public schools located in West Bronx.
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