P.S. 019 Judith K. Weiss

P.S. 019 outperforms the District 11 averages — 61.8% ELA proficiency versus 56.7% district-wide, and 63% math versus 55.6%. The eight-year trend shows meaningful growth from 2016 (ELA 43.6%, Math 47.2%) through 2025, with a dip in 2022 that appears recovered. Grade-level scores reveal strong upper-elementary performance (78% ELA in 5th grade, 70.8% in 4th) but more modest middle school results, particularly 8th grade math at 51.3%. The 2.5 overall score also exceeds the district average of 2.25.

The survey data is exceptional across nearly every dimension — 95% parent satisfaction, 98% parent-principal trust, 100% strong relationships, and 100% teacher-reported safety. Teachers give 98% instruction quality and 98% principal trust. The discipline record shows minimal suspensions (3 total, 0% rate). But there's a tension: chronic absenteeism sits at 83%, far above typical benchmarks. This suggests the school climate works well for families who attend regularly, but something is driving significant absence patterns — worth investigating further during a school visit.

The student body is 53% white, 32% Hispanic, 8% Black, 3% Asian, and 3% multiracial — notably less diverse than the district overall, which has higher Hispanic and Black populations. The economic need index of 41.9% reflects a middle-class population, consistent with the neighborhood's median household income of $73,320 and 43.7% homeownership rate. IEP students represent 15%, and the school offers ELL support. PTA fundraising of $103 per student far exceeds the district average of $23.69, indicating strong parent financial involvement.

Wakefield-Woodlawn is a stable, family-dense neighborhood in the northeast Bronx with a strong homeownership base (43.7%) and a median home value of $554,573. Safety scores are low (32.18 percentile), which parents should factor in. Transit access is moderate (44.06), and the education orientation score (42.53) suggests this isn't a particularly school-driven community compared to others. The neighborhood scores high on stability (91.57), meaning many long-term residents and a sense of permanence.

Given the low transit score, most families likely drive or walk. The neighborhood's family density is high (60.15 percentile), so expect significant foot traffic during school hours. Parents should consider commute logistics carefully, especially in bad weather.