Serving 403 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, School For Environmental Citizenship 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 34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 403 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School For Environmental Citizenship ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
School For Environmental Citizenship's student population of 403 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
403 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
School For Environmental Citizenship ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School For Environmental Citizenship is 0.28, 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
#3758 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
84%
30%
Black
11%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School For Environmental Citizenship's ranking?
School For Environmental Citizenship is ranked #3758 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend School For Environmental Citizenship?
403 students attend School For Environmental Citizenship.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of School For Environmental Citizenship students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School For Environmental Citizenship?
School For Environmental Citizenship has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School For Environmental Citizenship offer ?
School For Environmental Citizenship offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is School For Environmental Citizenship part of?
School For Environmental Citizenship is part of New York City Geographic District #10 School District.
In what neighborhood is School For Environmental Citizenship located?
School For Environmental Citizenship is located in the Fordham Heights neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 11 other public schools located in Fordham Heights.
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