P.S./M.S. 031 The William Lloyd Garrison

P.S./M.S. 031 The William Lloyd Garrison (07X031) is a public school in District 7, East Concourse-Concourse Village, Bronx, serving grades pre-K, K–8. In 2026, 36% of tested students were proficient in reading and 53% were proficient in math (NYC DOE). Enrollment was 515 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE). The average K–5 class size was 19.8 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: pre-K, K–8
  • Neighborhood: East Concourse-Concourse Village
  • Non-zoned

Locations (1)

P.S./M.S. 031 The William Lloyd Garrison
250 East 156 Street
Bronx, East Concourse-Concourse Village

School Quality

The one thing to remember

2026 math proficiency is 53%, about typical for NYC elementary schools, including those with similar economic need; up 8 points from 2025; math is up 21 points since 2023, while citywide math rose 6 points.

Also worth knowing: Students here gain less than at most schools serving similar students (2024–25).

What the numbers say

  • Average class size (2025–26) is 19.8, larger than most district elementary schools.
  • Reading has held at 33–36% since the state's new tests began in 2023.
  • Too few families answered the 2026 survey (29%) to compare results.

Family survey (2026), too few responses to compare: 29% answered

of parents trust the principal:
97%
trust their child's teachers:
98%
satisfied with the education overall:
94%

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: 0.35 · 10th 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

36%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

247 students tested

Level 126%
Level 237%
Level 325%
Level 411%

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

Students in special education16%

68 students tested

General education students44%

179 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 329%
Grade 442%
Grade 532%
Grade 630%
Grade 729%
Grade 849%

Mathematics

53%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

250 students tested

Level 122%
Level 225%
Level 341%
Level 412%

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

Students in special education34%

68 students tested

General education students60%

182 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 369%
Grade 465%
Grade 555%
Grade 628%
Grade 745%
Grade 863%

Reading benchmarks

2026
This school36%
District 739%
NYC public schools (DOE)51%

Math benchmarks

2026
This school53%
District 745%
NYC public schools (DOE)58%

Excludes charter schools. Weighted by students tested.

Proficiency over time

0%25%50%75%100%New state tests20%36%18%53%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
201820%18%
201932%25%
202227%18%
202333%32%
202434%36%
202536%45%
202636%53%

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. Leaders of Excellence, Advocacy and Discovery97%

    Economic need index: 80%0.6 mi away

  2. The Laboratory School of Finance and Technology: X22354%

    Economic need index: 93%0.6 mi away

  3. Hostos-Lincoln Academy Of Science Transcript45%

    Economic need index: 91%0.5 mi away

  4. P.S./M.S. 031 The William Lloyd Garrison (this school)36%

    Economic need index: 93%

  5. P.S./M.S. 029 Melrose School35%

    Economic need index: >95%0.2 mi away

  6. The Urban Assembly Bronx Academy of Letters29%

    Economic need index: >95%0.7 mi away

  7. South Bronx Preparatory: A College Board School28%

    Economic need index: >95%0.6 mi away

  8. P.S. 018 John Peter Zenger22%

    Economic need index: >95%0.4 mi away

  9. South Bronx Literacy Academy9%

    Economic need index: 88%0.10 mi away

Math · 2026

  1. Leaders of Excellence, Advocacy and Discovery100%

    Economic need index: 80%0.6 mi away

  2. The Laboratory School of Finance and Technology: X22364%

    Economic need index: 93%0.6 mi away

  3. P.S./M.S. 031 The William Lloyd Garrison (this school)53%

    Economic need index: 93%

  4. P.S./M.S. 029 Melrose School41%

    Economic need index: >95%0.2 mi away

  5. South Bronx Preparatory: A College Board School33%

    Economic need index: >95%0.6 mi away

  6. P.S. 018 John Peter Zenger30%

    Economic need index: >95%0.4 mi away

  7. The Urban Assembly Bronx Academy of Letters23%

    Economic need index: >95%0.7 mi away

  8. Hostos-Lincoln Academy Of Science Transcript22%

    Economic need index: 91%0.5 mi away

  9. South Bronx Literacy Academy≤5%

    Economic need index: 88%0.10 mi away

P.S./M.S. 031 The William Lloyd Garrison vs South Bronx Literacy Academy

MeasureP.S./M.S. 031 The William Lloyd GarrisonSouth Bronx Literacy Academy
2026 reading proficient36% (+1 points vs 2025)9% (0 points vs 2025)
2026 math proficient53% (+8 points vs 2025)5% (-3 points vs 2025)
Average K–5 class size (2025–26)19.814.5
Enrollment (2025–26)515116
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)9.56.1
Family satisfaction (2026)94%80%
Principal trust (2026)97%85%
Teacher trust (2026)98%88%
Leadership (2026)94%81%
Distance between schools0.10 mi

P.S./M.S. 031 The William Lloyd Garrison has higher math proficiency than South Bronx Literacy Academy (53% vs 5%) and higher reading proficiency (36% vs 9%).

Student body

Enrollment

515 students

pre-K, K–8 · down 69 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Class size

19.8

children in the average K–5 class; about 9.5 students per teacher (2025–26)

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

19%

was 19% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

91% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 93% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

34%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 2% White, 63% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 31% Black, 1% multiracial, 46% female, 54% male.

Economic need index: 93% — 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
94%
Disability support services
93%
Outreach
97%
Facilities
92%
Parent involvement
93%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

Know before you tour

Admissions

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools. This school has no attendance zone; admission is through MySchools.

Address

250 EAST 156 STREET

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 16% in reading (68 tested), compared with 36% 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.

Source: NYC DOE / NYSED, 2026 · School information · View this school's official NYC DOE School Quality Snapshot

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Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, Preschool
  • Location: East Concourse-Concourse Village, Bronx
  • Address: 250 East 156 Street