Serving 517 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 9 Ryer Avenue Elementary 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 20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 517 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 9 Ryer Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
P.s. 9 Ryer Avenue Elementary School's student population of 517 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
517 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.s. 9 Ryer Avenue Elementary 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. 9 Ryer Avenue Elementary School is 0.34, 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
#3938 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
80%
30%
Black
16%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
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. 9 Ryer Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
P.s. 9 Ryer Avenue Elementary School is ranked #3938 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 9 Ryer Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
P.s. 9 Ryer Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 310 Marble Hill by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 9 Ryer Avenue Elementary School?
517 students attend P.s. 9 Ryer Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of P.s. 9 Ryer Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 9 Ryer Avenue Elementary School?
P.s. 9 Ryer Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 9 Ryer Avenue Elementary School offer ?
P.s. 9 Ryer Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 9 Ryer Avenue Elementary School part of?
P.s. 9 Ryer Avenue Elementary School is part of New York City Geographic District #10 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 9 Ryer Avenue Elementary School located?
P.s. 9 Ryer Avenue Elementary School is located in the Fordham Heights neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 11 other public schools located in Fordham Heights.
School Reviews
5 10/31/2011
my son is learing alot. he likes his school and the teacher
5 7/14/2009
This is a pretty good School, my daughter has learned alot in one year. The teachers took their time to explain the work and made sure she understood the work before moving on to the next subject.
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