P.S. 55 - Benjamin Franklin

P.S. 55 - Benjamin Franklin

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
450 Saint Pauls Pl,  Bronx, NY
Morrisania Neighborhood
New York City Geographic District No. 9
4.7
3.1
468 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. Luis Torres
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
17%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
B+
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
34
Full Time Teachers
34
Teachers in First or Second Year
20.5%

GreatSchools Rating

2
Test Scores
2
Equity
5
Student Progress
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Test Scores

Science
38%
State Average
20%
Math
48%
State Average
22%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
521:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
Hispanic
54.9%
Black
42.9%
White
1.1%
Native American
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.7 2 Reviews
4.0 Works Here
11/14/2016
My experience at p.s55 was really fantastic. So fantastic, I had my younger siblings apply when they were of age to attend.
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3.1 8 Reviews
2.0 parent
8/3/2022
Most of the staff have attitudes. Have no idea what’s going on. They’ll hire just about anyone . Main office staff is the worst . There clueless , with attitudes . School safety will allow anyone in the building & you could wonder around . My child wondered around for a hour was scared and didn’t kn...
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5.0 other
8/1/2013
This school is the best all students should come to PS 55 if your children is not coming to PS 55 the missing something great
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4.0 parent
8/17/2011
During the summer there are different people from different schools. I am curious why your child is in summer school. Why didn't he or she do good during the school year so he doesn't have to go to summer school. I never had one of my children in summer school.
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1.0 parent
8/16/2011
I agree with the teacher who left a comment about the school this is the first school in my life that the kids run it.My son goes here but I will be pulling him out of here and trying my best to put him in a better school so he doesn't think that school is about running around,fighting not listening...
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