Serving 468 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 55 Benjamin Franklin 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 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 and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 468 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 55 Benjamin Franklin ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
P.S. 55 Benjamin Franklin's student population of 468 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
468 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 55 Benjamin Franklin 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. 55 Benjamin Franklin is 0.52, 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
#4187 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
55%
29%
Black
43%
16%
White
1%
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
96%
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. 55 Benjamin Franklin's ranking?
P.S. 55 Benjamin Franklin is ranked #4187 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 55 Benjamin Franklin often compared to?
P.S. 55 Benjamin Franklinis often viewed alongside schools like Lucero Elementary School, P.S. 63 Author's Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 55 Benjamin Franklin?
468 students attend P.S. 55 Benjamin Franklin.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of P.S. 55 Benjamin Franklin students are Hispanic, 43% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 55 Benjamin Franklin?
P.S. 55 Benjamin Franklin has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 55 Benjamin Franklin offer ?
P.S. 55 Benjamin Franklin offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 55 Benjamin Franklin part of?
P.S. 55 Benjamin Franklin is part of New York City Geographic District # 9 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 55 Benjamin Franklin located?
P.S. 55 Benjamin Franklin is located in the Morrisania neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 40 other public schools located in Morrisania.
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