Serving 336 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 207 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (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 93% 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: 336 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 207 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
P.S. 207's student population of 336 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
336 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 207 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. 207 is 0.33, 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
#4356 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
81%
29%
Black
8%
16%
White
7%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
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
87%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.S. 207's ranking?
P.S. 207 is ranked #4356 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 207 often compared to?
P.S. 207is often viewed alongside schools like Milton Fein School, P.S. 310 Marble Hill, P.S. 360 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 207?
336 students attend P.S. 207.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of P.S. 207 students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 207?
P.S. 207 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 207 offer ?
P.S. 207 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 207 part of?
P.S. 207 is part of New York City Geographic District #10 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 207 located?
P.S. 207 is located in the Kingsbridge neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 3 other public schools located in Kingsbridge.
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