Serving 692 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 105 Senator Abraham Bernstein 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 27% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (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 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 692 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 105 Senator Abraham Bernstein ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
P.S. 105 Senator Abraham Bernstein's student population of 692 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
692 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 105 Senator Abraham Bernstein 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. 105 Senator Abraham Bernstein is 0.56, 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
#3787 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
13%
10%
Hispanic
64%
29%
Black
9%
16%
White
12%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.S. 105 Senator Abraham Bernstein's ranking?
P.S. 105 Senator Abraham Bernstein is ranked #3787 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 105 Senator Abraham Bernstein often compared to?
P.S. 105 Senator Abraham Bernsteinis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 83 Donald Hertz, P.S. 106 Parkchester, Linden Tree Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 105 Senator Abraham Bernstein?
692 students attend P.S. 105 Senator Abraham Bernstein.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of P.S. 105 Senator Abraham Bernstein students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 12% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 105 Senator Abraham Bernstein?
P.S. 105 Senator Abraham Bernstein has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 105 Senator Abraham Bernstein offer ?
P.S. 105 Senator Abraham Bernstein offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 105 Senator Abraham Bernstein part of?
P.S. 105 Senator Abraham Bernstein is part of New York City Geographic District #11 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 105 Senator Abraham Bernstein located?
P.S. 105 Senator Abraham Bernstein is located in the East Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 77 other public schools located in East Bronx.
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