P.S. 109 Sedgwick

P.S. 109 Sedgwick (09X109) is a public school in District 9, University Heights-Morris Heights, Bronx, serving grades pre-K, K–5. In 2026, 13% of tested students were proficient in reading and 26% were proficient in math (NYC DOE). Enrollment was 444 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE). The average K–5 class size was 20.2 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: pre-K, K–5
  • Neighborhood: University Heights-Morris Heights
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Locations (1)

P.S. 109 Sedgwick
1771 Popham Avenue
Bronx, University Heights-Morris Heights

School Quality

The one thing to remember

2026 reading proficiency is 13%, lower than most NYC elementary schools, including those with similar economic need; down 19 points from 2025; reading is down 7 points since 2023, while citywide reading fell 2 points.

Also worth knowing: Family satisfaction (2026) is 99%, higher than most elementary schools in the district and citywide.

What the numbers say

  • Students here gain less than at most schools serving similar students (2024–25).
  • 2026 math proficiency is 26%, lower than most NYC elementary schools, including those with similar economic need.

What its own parents say

98%

of parents trust the principal

99%

trust their child's teachers

99%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 69% of families answered.

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: 0.28 · 3rd 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

13%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

153 students tested

Level 157%
Level 230%
Level 310%
Level 43%

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

Students in special education4%

45 students tested

General education students17%

108 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 39%
Grade 418%
Grade 511%

Mathematics

26%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

160 students tested

Level 143%
Level 231%
Level 325%
Level 41%

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

Students in special education13%

45 students tested

General education students31%

115 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 339%
Grade 426%
Grade 517%

Reading benchmarks

2026
This school13%
District 934%
NYC public schools (DOE)51%

Math benchmarks

2026
This school26%
District 941%
NYC public schools (DOE)58%

Excludes charter schools. Weighted by students tested.

Proficiency over time

0%25%50%75%100%New state tests32%13%25%26%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
201832%25%
201933%28%
202219%12%
202320%24%
202418%16%
202533%24%
202613%26%

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: 94%0.2 mi away

  2. Economic need index: 93%0.7 mi away

  3. Economic need index: >95%0.5 mi away

  4. Economic need index: >95%0.6 mi away

  5. Economic need index: >95%0.8 mi away

  6. Economic need index: >95%0.8 mi away

  7. Economic need index: >95%0.1 mi away

  8. P.S. 109 Sedgwick (this school)13%

    Economic need index: >95%

  9. Economic need index: >95%0.8 mi away

Math · 2026

  1. Economic need index: 94%0.2 mi away

  2. Economic need index: 93%0.7 mi away

  3. Economic need index: >95%0.8 mi away

  4. Economic need index: >95%0.6 mi away

  5. Economic need index: >95%0.8 mi away

  6. Economic need index: >95%0.5 mi away

  7. P.S. 109 Sedgwick (this school)26%

    Economic need index: >95%

  8. Economic need index: >95%0.1 mi away

  9. Economic need index: >95%0.8 mi away

P.S. 109 Sedgwick vs The New American Academy at Roberto Clemente State Park

MeasureP.S. 109 SedgwickThe New American Academy at Roberto Clemente State Park
2026 reading proficient13% (-19 points vs 2025)15% (-9 points vs 2025)
2026 math proficient26% (+2 points vs 2025)23% (+9 points vs 2025)
Average K–5 class size (2025–26)20.215.7
Enrollment (2025–26)444298
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)10.18.3
Family satisfaction (2026)99%92%
Principal trust (2026)98%93%
Teacher trust (2026)99%94%
Leadership (2026)99%94%
Distance between schools0.1 mi

P.S. 109 Sedgwick has higher family satisfaction (2026) than The New American Academy at Roberto Clemente State Park (99% vs 92%) and higher trust in principal (2026) (98% vs 93%).

Student body

Enrollment

444 students

pre-K, K–5 · down 94 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Class size

20.2

children in the average K–5 class; about 10.1 students per teacher (2025–26)

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

21%

was 18% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

93% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: >95% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

25%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 2% White, 76% Hispanic, 0% Asian, 21% Black, 0% multiracial, 50% female, 50% male.

Economic need index: >95% — 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
99%
Disability support services
98%
Outreach
99%
Facilities
97%
Parent involvement
98%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

Know before you tour

Admissions

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools. Check the attendance zone shown above; zones can change and do not guarantee a seat.

Address

1771 POPHAM AVENUE

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 4% in reading (45 tested), compared with 13% schoolwide. If that's your family, ask how the school will support your child.

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Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: Kindergarten, Elementary School, Preschool, Dual Language Immersion
  • Location: University Heights-Morris Heights, Bronx
  • Address: 1771 Popham Avenue