The Family School located at 1116 Sheridan Ave, Bronx, NY 10456, USA
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2026 math proficiency is 70%, about typical for NYC elementary schools and higher than most of those with similar economic need; math is up 11 points since 2023, while citywide math rose 6 points.
Also worth knowing: In 2026, students in special education scored 30% in reading (66 tested), compared with 45% schoolwide.
94%
of parents trust the principal
96%
trust their child's teachers
92%
satisfied with the education overall
NYC School Survey 2026. 71% of families answered.
Students here gain more than at most schools serving similar students
Impact score: 0.62 · 81st percentile
The DOE compares results with those of students with similar starting points and backgrounds.
View this school's official NYC DOE School Quality SnapshotReading
45%
students scored at Level 3 or 4
163 students tested
66 students tested
97 students tested
Mathematics
70%
students scored at Level 3 or 4
164 students tested
65 students tested
99 students tested
Excludes charter schools. Weighted by students tested.
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
| Year | Reading | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 31% | 38% |
| 2019 | 34% | 39% |
| 2022 | 30% | 41% |
| 2023 | 47% | 58% |
| 2024 | 48% | 64% |
| 2025 | 57% | 66% |
| 2026 | 45% | 70% |
Proficiency means scoring at Level 3 or above. Test scores are one measure of a school, not the whole experience.
Economic need index: 90%
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Economic need index: 93%
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Economic need index: 90%
Economic need index: 93%
Economic need index: 94%0.4 mi away
Economic need index: 92%0.3 mi away
Economic need index: >95%0.3 mi away
Economic need index: >95%0.3 mi away
Economic need index: >95%0.3 mi away
Economic need index: >95%0.4 mi away
Economic need index: >95%0.5 mi away
| Measure | The Family School | Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 reading proficient | 45% (-12 points vs 2025) | 27% (-6 points vs 2025) |
| 2026 math proficient | 70% (+3 points vs 2025) | 61% (+19 points vs 2025) |
| Average K–5 class size (2025–26) | 16.8 | 20.5 |
| Enrollment (2025–26) | 402 | 365 |
| Student–teacher ratio (2025–26) | 7.9 | 9.9 |
| Family satisfaction (2026) | 92% | 95% |
| Principal trust (2026) | 94% | 89% |
| Teacher trust (2026) | 96% | 97% |
| Leadership (2026) | 96% | 95% |
| Distance between schools | <0.01 mi | |
The Family School has higher reading proficiency than Sheridan Academy for Young Leaders (45% vs 27%) and higher math proficiency (70% vs 61%).
Enrollment
402 students
pre-K, K–5 · down 95 over five years
NYC DOE · 2025–26
Class size
16.8
children in the average K–5 class; about 7.9 students per teacher (2025–26)
NYC DOE · 2025–26
English learners
24%
was 27% in 2024–25
NYC DOE · 2025–26
Economic need
93% of students live in poverty (2025–26)
Economic need index: 90% — 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: 3% White, 65% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 27% Black, 1% multiracial, 52% female, 48% male.
Economic need index: 90% — the measure we use to compare similar schools. It combines measures of students’ economic circumstances; it is not a measure of school quality.
NYC DOE · 2026 survey
NYC DOE · 2024–25
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1116 SHERIDAN AVENUE
Source: NYC DOE / NYSED, 2026 · School information · View this school's official NYC DOE School Quality Snapshot
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