How do these schools compare?
| Metric | PS 279 CAPT MANUEL RIVERA JR | RIVERDALE/KINGSBRIDGE ACADEMY (MS/HS 141) |
|---|---|---|
| Location | BRONX, NY | BRONX, NY |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | other |
| Enrollment | 638 | 1,383 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.6:1 | 15.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 95.2% | 52.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | PS 279 CAPT MANUEL RIVERA JR | RIVERDALE/KINGSBRIDGE ACADEMY (MS/HS 141) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.8% | 20.2% |
| African American | 16.5% | 9.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 80.1% | 61.0% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 6.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 0.5% | 2.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | PS 279 CAPT MANUEL RIVERA JR | RIVERDALE/KINGSBRIDGE ACADEMY (MS/HS 141) |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | — | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 50.6% | 24.2% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | — | — |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.