Serving 1,179 students in grades Kindergarten-8, P.S. 71 Rose E Scala 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 36% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher 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 81% 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: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,179 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.S. 71 Rose E Scala's student population of 1,179 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,179 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 71 Rose E Scala 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. 71 Rose E Scala is 0.58, 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
#2367 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
12%
10%
Hispanic
61%
29%
Black
6%
16%
White
19%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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. 71 Rose E Scala's ranking?
P.S. 71 Rose E Scala is ranked #2367 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 71 Rose E Scala often compared to?
P.S. 71 Rose E Scalais often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 14 Senator John Calandra by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 71 Rose E Scala?
1,179 students attend P.S. 71 Rose E Scala.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of P.S. 71 Rose E Scala students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 71 Rose E Scala?
P.S. 71 Rose E Scala has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 71 Rose E Scala offer ?
P.S. 71 Rose E Scala offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 71 Rose E Scala part of?
P.S. 71 Rose E Scala is part of New York City Geographic District # 8 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 71 Rose E Scala located?
P.S. 71 Rose E Scala is located in the Pelham Bay neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 3 other public schools located in Pelham Bay.
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