Serving 605 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 53 Basheer Quisim ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 605 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 53 Basheer Quisim ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
P.s. 53 Basheer Quisim's student population of 605 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 46% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
605 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 53 Basheer Quisim ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 53 Basheer Quisim is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3478 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
72%
30%
Black
25%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 53 Basheer Quisim's ranking?
P.s. 53 Basheer Quisim is ranked #3478 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 53 Basheer Quisim often compared to?
P.s. 53 Basheer Quisimis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 63 Author's Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 53 Basheer Quisim?
605 students attend P.s. 53 Basheer Quisim.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of P.s. 53 Basheer Quisim students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 53 Basheer Quisim?
P.s. 53 Basheer Quisim has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 53 Basheer Quisim offer ?
P.s. 53 Basheer Quisim offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 53 Basheer Quisim part of?
P.s. 53 Basheer Quisim is part of New York City Geographic District # 9 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 53 Basheer Quisim located?
P.s. 53 Basheer Quisim is located in the Concourse Village neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 22 other public schools located in Concourse Village.
School Reviews
5 4/27/2011
I'm a graduate of this school. It prepared me very well for my future. I have 2 masters degrees, served in the Air Force as a commissioned officer and have been a teacher and college instructor. My Kindergarten graduation ceremony is still the best one I've experienced.
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