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P.s. 277 vs. P.s. 5 Port Morris

Should you attend P.s. 277 or P.s. 5 Port Morris? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
P.s. 277
519 St Anns Ave
Bronx, NY 10455
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
P.s. 5 Port Morris
564 Jackson Ave
Bronx, NY 10455
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

P.s. 277 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)

P.s. 5 Port Morris ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 323 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 277 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). 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 13:1 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).
Serving 636 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, P.s. 5 Port Morris 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 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-8
Total Students
323 students
636 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 277 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 5 Port Morris over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 277.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 5 Port Morris.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
60 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 277 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 5 Port Morris over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 277 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 7 School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 5 Port Morris with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 7 School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#3887 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#3619 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 277, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 5 Port Morris, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
27%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 277 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 7 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 5 Port Morris who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 7 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
33%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 277 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 7 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 5 Port Morris who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 7 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 277 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 7 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 5 Port Morris who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 7 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of P.s. 277 by grade.
This chart displays the students of P.s. 5 Port Morris by grade.
Pre-K Students
74
31
Kindergarten Students
46
43
Grade 1 Students
40
56
Grade 2 Students
35
55
Grade 3 Students
48
46
Grade 4 Students
36
62
Grade 5 Students
44
65
Grade 6 Students
-
90
Grade 7 Students
-
101
Grade 8 Students
-
85
Ungraded Students
-
2

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 277, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District # 7 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 5 Port Morris, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District # 7 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 277, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District # 7 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 5 Port Morris, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District # 7 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Hispanic
66%
74%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 277, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District # 7 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 5 Port Morris, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District # 7 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
31%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 277, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District # 7 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 5 Port Morris, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District # 7 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 277, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District # 7 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 5 Port Morris, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District # 7 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
0.47
0.40
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 277, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 7 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 5 Port Morris, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 7 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
95%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 277, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 7 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 5 Port Morris, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 7 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 277, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 7 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 5 Port Morris, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 7 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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