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P.S. 48 Joseph R. Drake

1290 Spofford Avenue Bronx, NY 10474
320800010048
1290 Spofford Avenue
Bronx, NY 10474
Hunts Point - Longwood
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Teacher Data Reports for P.S. 48 Joseph R. Drake

Percent of school’s ratings that were “above average” or “high”

  • Math 30%
    •  About the same as NYC average (25%)
  • English 45%
    •  Much higher than NYC average (25%)

New York released data for individual teachers throughout the public school system this Friday. Learn more about a specific school or teacher's ratings.  View data for teachers at this school»

Dec 16, 3:38 PM
Bronx School Wins $50,000 in Music Contest

By Yasmeen Khan

P.S. 48 elementary school in the Bronx is celebrating being one of three grand prize winners in the "Glee Give a Note" campaign. The school will receive $50,000 in January for its music program. Read More »
Question P.S. 15 Roberto Clemente
Asked By SchoolBook Editors
How much have you spent this year on your child's school or school-related activities?
48 Responses
Top Response By Layne Julien
A reasonable question to add to the one suggested here is -- how much have your kids' teachers paid out-of-pocket this year for classroom supplies? Maybe it's not an issue … Read More »
First Bell Dec 16, 8:10 AM
A Call for Parent Power. Real Power.

By Mary Ann Giordano

At a City Council hearing on parent involvement, parents were not shy about saying that they do not feel that they are as much of a priority as is frequently stated by Education Department officials, given they have no real say on the Panel for Educational Policy, the community education councils or in school closings. Read More »
How can parents be encouraged to get more involved in their child's education?
  • Performance3 Below Average
  • Satisfaction 4 Average
  • Diversity 4 Average
3/9 Key indicators of this school's performance, including test scores and graduation rates. View All Data »
Performance Statistics
3rd Grade English 652 / 800
Below Average
3rd Grade Math 673 / 800
Below Average
4th Grade English 669 / 800
Average
4th Grade Math 682 / 800
Average
4th Grade Science 73 / 100
Average
5th Grade English 660 / 800
Below Average
5th Grade Math 676 / 800
Average
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More about P.S. 48 Joseph R. Drake

Population 869 students
School Type Elementary
Grades K-5th
2012 Progress
Report		 A
Avg. Attendance Rate 91%
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