P.S. 29 Melrose School

758 Courtlandt Ave, Bronx, NY 10451 | (718) 292-3785
  • Grades: PK-8
  • Student Enrollment: 755
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5 out of 5 | 5 Reviews
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
Additional Contact Information
  • Principal or Admin: Meredith Gotlin
School Operational Details
  • Title I Eligible
    All students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 755
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 56.5
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 13.4
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 376 (49.8%)
  • Females: 379 (50.2%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
P.S. 29 Melrose School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian20.3%
Black25734.0%
Asian50.7%
Hispanic48063.6%
White111.5%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For P.S. 29 Melrose School
  Number Percent
Pre-Kindergarten304.0%
Kindergarten668.7%
1st Grade658.6%
2nd Grade739.7%
3rd Grade699.1%
4th Grade699.1%
5th Grade628.2%
6th Grade8811.7%
7th Grade8511.3%
8th Grade7610.1%
Ungraded729.5%
Public Assistance (2010)
Estimated Percent of Students From Households That Receive Public Assistance: 91-100%
Attendance & Suspensions (2009)
Attendance Rate
School:
90.0%
State:
93.0%
Percent of Students Suspended
School:
11.0%
District:
10.0%
State:
5.0%
Teacher Certification & Qualifications (2010)
Percent of Teachers Without a Valid Teaching Certificate
School:
2.0%
District:
3.0%
Percent of Teachers Out of Certification
School:
5.0%
District:
8.0%
Percent of Classes Taught by Teachers Without Appropriate Certification
School:
9.0%
District:
9.0%
Percent of Core Classes Not Being Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers
School:
7.0%
District:
8.0%
Teacher Experience & Educational Background (2010)
Percent of Teachers with Less Than 3 Years of Experience
School:
21.0%
District:
16.0%
Percent of Teachers with Master's or Ph.D.
School:
35.0%
District:
33.0%
Teacher Turnover Rates (2010)
Turnover Rate For All Teachers
School:
20.0%
District:
15.0%
Turnover Rate For Teachers with Less Than 5 Years of Experience
School:
27.0%
District:
19.0%
Source: NY Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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5 reviews for P.S. 29 Melrose School

  • Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on June 16, 2010
  • Rating: 5 (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • I attended this school in 1969, and I still remember a song that we would sing:
    We are the children from 29 you've heard so much about, the people come and stare at us when ever we go out. We're noticed for our wisdom in everything we do, most everybody like us, we hope you like us too. As we go marching and the band begins to P L A Y, you can hear them saying that the children from 29 are on their way, horaay!
  • Reviewed by Former Student on April 03, 2009
  • Rating: 5 (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • i went to P.S. 29 back from 1989 to 1993 and of all the schools i went to this school is the one and only school i still talk about... the school was the best ever......
  • Reviewed by Former Student on April 03, 2009
  • Rating: 5 (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • Hety my name is jefffrey serrano i gratuated in 2003...this school was amazing i remember when my art teacher gave me in art on my gratuating day...that was a special moment four...im never going 2 forget this school...i wish the best wishes for all the staff
  • Reviewed by Former Student on April 03, 2009
  • Rating: 5 (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • hey just in case if ya remember me i gratuated in 2003....from 5th grade....thats when the school went up to pre-k thru 5 @ the time
  • Reviewed by Student on October 17, 2008
  • Rating: 5 (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • This school is amazing i have been there since pre-k to 7th and it was amazing the teachers really care and it is a fun school also but the education is really good also. If you need a middle school or elementary school. GO HERE.

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