Ps 153 Helen Keller
Bronx, NY · Elementary School · Grades -1-5
Performance Overview
About This School
Ps 153 Helen Keller is a elementary school located in Bronx, New York. The school serves 463 students in grades -1-5.
With a DataScore of 54/100 (C), Ps 153 Helen Keller performs at the state average for New York. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
70% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ps 153 Helen Keller has a DataScore of 54/100 (Grade C), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Ps 153 Helen Keller has 463 students enrolled in grades -1-5. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1.
Yes, Ps 153 Helen Keller is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +40, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Ps 153 Helen Keller is part of the New York City Geographic District #11 in Bronx, New York. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.