P.S. 019 Judith K. Weiss

P.S. 019 Judith K. Weiss (11X019) is a public school in District 11, East Bronx, Bronx, serving grades pre-K, K–8. In 2026, 60% of tested students were proficient in reading and 67% were proficient in math (NYC DOE). Enrollment was 715 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE). The average K–5 class size was 23 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: pre-K, K–8
  • Neighborhood: East Bronx
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Locations (1)

P.S. 019 Judith K. Weiss
311 E 237th St, Bronx, NY 10470, USA
Bronx, East Bronx

School Quality

The one thing to remember

2026 reading proficiency is 60%, about typical for NYC elementary schools, including those with similar economic need; reading has held at 58–62% since the state's new tests began in 2023.

Also worth knowing: In 2026, students in special education scored 28% in reading (53 tested), compared with 60% schoolwide.

What the numbers say

  • Average class size (2025–26) is 23.0, larger than most elementary schools in the district and citywide.
  • 2026 math proficiency is 67%, lower than most NYC elementary schools with similar economic need.
  • Students here gain less than at most schools serving similar students (2024–25).

What its own parents say

95%

of parents trust the principal

97%

trust their child's teachers

95%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 36% of families answered — treat as a partial picture.

Test scores in context

Student progress (2024–25)

DOE School Quality Report

Students here gain less than at most schools serving similar students

Impact score: 0.4 · 20th percentile

The DOE compares results with those of students with similar starting points and backgrounds.

View this school's official NYC DOE School Quality Snapshot

Reading

60%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

442 students tested

Level 115%
Level 225%
Level 331%
Level 428%

Results for students in special education and general education students (2026)

Students in special education28%

53 students tested

General education students64%

389 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 361%
Grade 457%
Grade 562%
Grade 647%
Grade 757%
Grade 872%

Mathematics

67%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

419 students tested

Level 114%
Level 219%
Level 342%
Level 425%

Results for students in special education and general education students (2026)

Students in special education20%

54 students tested

General education students74%

365 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 372%
Grade 475%
Grade 581%
Grade 643%
Grade 760%
Grade 869%

Reading benchmarks

2026
This school60%
District 1146%
NYC public schools (DOE)51%

Math benchmarks

2026
This school67%
District 1150%
NYC public schools (DOE)58%

Excludes charter schools. Weighted by students tested.

Proficiency over time

0%25%50%75%100%New state tests55%60%57%67%2018201920222023202420252026
ReadingMath

New York changed its grades 3–8 tests in 2023. Compare years from 2023 onward with each other, not with earlier years.

Citywide reading scores fell sharply in 2026; NYC Public Schools is reviewing the results. Source: NYC Public Schools

View the data behind this chart
YearReadingMath
201855%57%
201959%62%
202258%46%
202360%66%
202458%65%
202562%64%
202660%67%

Proficiency means scoring at Level 3 or above. Test scores are one measure of a school, not the whole experience.

How it ranks nearby

Reading · 2026

  1. Economic need index: 80%1.6 mi away

  2. P.S. 019 Judith K. Weiss (this school)60%

    Economic need index: 52%

  3. Economic need index: 94%0.9 mi away

  4. Economic need index: 93%0.6 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 81%1.1 mi away

  6. Economic need index: 94%1.3 mi away

  7. Economic need index: >95%0.7 mi away

  8. Economic need index: 90%0.7 mi away

  9. Economic need index: 92%1.6 mi away

Math · 2026

  1. Economic need index: 80%1.6 mi away

  2. P.S. 019 Judith K. Weiss (this school)67%

    Economic need index: 52%

  3. Economic need index: 94%0.9 mi away

  4. Economic need index: 93%0.6 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 90%0.7 mi away

  6. Economic need index: 92%1.6 mi away

  7. Economic need index: 81%1.1 mi away

  8. Economic need index: >95%0.7 mi away

  9. Economic need index: 94%1.3 mi away

P.S. 019 Judith K. Weiss vs P.S. 103 Hector Fontanez

MeasureP.S. 019 Judith K. WeissP.S. 103 Hector Fontanez
2026 reading proficient60% (-2 points vs 2025)35% (-27 points vs 2025)
2026 math proficient67% (+3 points vs 2025)49% (-16 points vs 2025)
Average K–5 class size (2025–26)23.019.1
Enrollment (2025–26)715789
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)14.29.8
Family satisfaction (2026)95%92%
Principal trust (2026)95%98%
Teacher trust (2026)97%97%
Leadership (2026)96%96%
Distance between schools0.6 mi

P.S. 019 Judith K. Weiss has higher reading proficiency than P.S. 103 Hector Fontanez (60% vs 35%) and higher math proficiency (67% vs 49%).

Student body

Enrollment

715 students

pre-K, K–8 · up 141 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Class size

23

children in the average K–5 class; about 14.2 students per teacher (2025–26)

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

6%

was 8% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

61% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 52% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

14%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 47% White, 36% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 8% Black, 4% multiracial, 47% female, 53% male.

Economic need index: 52% — the measure we use to compare similar schools. It combines measures of students’ economic circumstances; it is not a measure of school quality.

More from the family survey

Leadership
96%
Disability support services
88%
Outreach
95%
Facilities
89%
Parent involvement
93%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

Know before you tour

Admissions

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Address

311 E 237th St, Bronx, NY 10470, USA

How to read this page

  • Test scores measure one week in April. They say nothing about the art room, recess or whether your child will be happy. Tour the school.
  • Averages hide gaps. In 2026, students in special education here scored 28% in reading (53 tested), compared with 60% schoolwide. If that's your family, ask how the school will support your child.
  • This school serves elementary and middle grades, so its scores blend both. Compare it with K–5 schools carefully.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, Preschool, Public Charter School
  • Location: East Bronx, Bronx
  • Address: 311 E 237th St, Bronx, NY 10470, USA