Ps 93 Albert G Oliver, Bronx NY - Test Scores & Data

Original Research by School Decision on Ps 93 Albert G Oliver

PS 93 Albert G. Oliver is a small elementary school serving pre-K through grade five in the East Bronx, located on Story Avenue. The school enrollment is small, with the largest grade being pre-K and a steady decline in numbers across elementary grades. Nearly all students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, and the student body is predominantly Hispanic and Black, with smaller representation from other groups.

The school's recent test results show a sharp divide by grade level. Third grade students perform well in math, with a strong majority reaching proficiency. Performance drops substantially in grade four across both math and English language arts, where less than half of students meet the state standard. Grade five recovers somewhat in math but remains weak in reading, where only about three in ten students are proficient. Science proficiency in grade five sits at about half. This uneven profile suggests that some students are on track early on but encounter difficulty as material becomes more complex. The school's overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades places it in the top quartile among districts in Bronx County, which is a meaningful strength, though it reflects the strong third-grade performance offsetting the lower results above.

District 8, the geographic district that includes PS 93, has experienced sustained enrollment decline, particularly in elementary grades, with thousands of excess seats. Beginning in September 2024, the district implemented the NYC Reads mandate, which requires all elementary schools to adopt one of three city-approved reading curriculums, replacing the prior system where principals selected their own materials. This shift to standardized reading instruction is a lasting change that affects how literacy is taught across the school. Middle school students in the district will also now learn from mandated curricula as of September 2025.

The broader Bronx economy is anchored by health care, with Montefiore Medical Center as the largest employer. The borough is in a strong growth phase for affordable housing, with major waterfront and mixed-use projects underway. The Bronx has reasonable walkability, particularly along commercial corridors like White Plains Road and at transit nodes such as Fordham Plaza. The story avenue location places the school in an urban, densely populated residential area with good transit access.

Housing in the school's zip code has appreciated steadily and is moderately priced relative to the state benchmark. Rents are accessible by New York standards. Mortgage rates remain elevated, and the broader economic picture shows steady unemployment and modest median household income growth.

Parents considering PS 93 should recognize that strong third-grade math performance provides a solid foundation, but the drop in proficiency from grade four onward warrants direct conversation with the school about curriculum approaches, assessment practices, and support strategies for students making the transition to upper elementary work. The school's placement in a top quartile on the county comparison reflects where the overall numbers land, but the grade-by-grade variation is the more important picture for a parent evaluating whether their child's learning needs will be well met.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grade 387%

School 87% · District 53% · ▲ 34 pts above district

▲ 28 pts above state median · ▲ 29 pts above county median

Grade 442%

School 42% · District 51% · ▼ 9 pts below district

▼ 17 pts below state median · ▼ 11 pts below county median

Grade 565%

School 65% · District 46% · ▲ 19 pts above district

▲ 13 pts above state median · ▲ 18 pts above county median

English language arts

Grade 333%

School 33% · District 46% · ▼ 13 pts below district

▼ 19 pts below state median · ▼ 16 pts below county median

Grade 425%

School 25% · District 46% · ▼ 21 pts below district

▼ 28 pts below state median · ▼ 25 pts below county median

Grade 529%

School 29% · District 47% · ▼ 18 pts below district

▼ 25 pts below state median · ▼ 24 pts below county median

Science

Grade 550%

School 50% · District 29% · ▲ 21 pts above district

▲ 8 pts above state median · ▲ 19 pts above county median

Social studies

Grade 574%

School 74% · district not reported

▼ 18 pts below state median · ▼ 2 pts below county median

This schoolNEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 8, same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.

Proficiency by household income

English language arts

Grade 5Lower-income16%Higher-income83%67 pp gap

Grade 6Lower-income42%Higher-income0%42 pp gap

Mathematics

Grade 5Lower-income56%Higher-income100%44 pp gap

Grade 6Lower-income67%Higher-income0%67 pp gap