PS 170
Bronx, NY · Elementary School · Grades -1-2
Performance Overview
About This School
PS 170 is a elementary school located in Bronx, New York. The school serves 159 students in grades -1-2.
With a DataScore of 56/100 (C), PS 170 performs at the state average for New York. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
93% 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 170 has a DataScore of 56/100 (Grade C), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
PS 170 has 159 students enrolled in grades -1-2. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1.
Yes, PS 170 is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +37, 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 170 is part of the New York City Geographic District # 9 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.