Serving 415 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 199 Shakespeare School 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 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to 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: 415 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 199 Shakespeare School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
P.s. 199 Shakespeare School's student population of 415 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
415 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
P.s. 199 Shakespeare School 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 P.s. 199 Shakespeare School is 0.49, 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
#3437 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
67%
30%
Black
25%
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 (21-22)
1%
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 P.s. 199 Shakespeare School's ranking?
P.s. 199 Shakespeare School is ranked #3437 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 199 Shakespeare School often compared to?
P.s. 199 Shakespeare Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 73 Bronx, P.s. 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 199 Shakespeare School?
415 students attend P.s. 199 Shakespeare School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of P.s. 199 Shakespeare School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, 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 P.s. 199 Shakespeare School?
P.s. 199 Shakespeare School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 199 Shakespeare School offer ?
P.s. 199 Shakespeare School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 199 Shakespeare School part of?
P.s. 199 Shakespeare School is part of New York City Geographic District # 9 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 199 Shakespeare School located?
P.s. 199 Shakespeare School is located in the Mount Eden neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 8 other public schools located in Mount Eden.
School Reviews
5 3/23/2020
This school has amazing staff, they also have a monetary clinic and are now opening a dental clinic. Please feel free to stop by our school and see for yourself how wonderful the staff is.
5 4/7/2017
The school is organized. Principal & assistant principals give it there all for these kids. Great circulums are offered & great tutoring support as well. Parents are quick to complain because those are the same parents that don't do anything with there kids.
2 11/20/2014
Kids are bad, buling my son I don't recommend this school is very bad
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