P.S. 075 Emily Dickinson

Test scores at P.S. 075 have climbed steadily from 40.8% ELA proficiency in 2016 to 53.2% in 2025, a meaningful 12-point gain over nine years. However, the school still trails the District 3 average of 59% in ELA and 54% in Math. Fourth graders perform strongest (60.9% ELA), while fifth grade math lags at 46.2%. The overall 2.09/4 score reflects a school still catching up to district benchmarks rather than leading them.

This is a school where families feel genuinely heard: parent satisfaction hits 92%, parent-teacher trust sits at 96%, and parent-principal trust at 94% — all above district averages. Teachers report high instruction quality (89%) and near-universal safety perception (96%). However, teacher-principal trust is notably low at 62%, and teacher collegial trust sits at 67%, suggesting some internal leadership tensions. The school has maintained zero suspensions for three consecutive years, and chronic absenteeism at 62% is the most pressing climate issue — far exceeding the 18-20% range typical in city schools.

With 432 students in grades K-5, P.S. 075 is a mid-sized zoned school. The student body is 53% Hispanic, 21% White, 18% Black, and 2% Asian, with a 69% diversity index. Nearly half of students (45%) have IEPs — notably higher than typical — while 61.4% qualify for free or reduced lunch. This demography contrasts sharply with the surrounding Upper West Side neighborhood, where median household income exceeds $150,000 and BA+ education rates hit 80%. PTA fundraising is minimal at $23 per student versus a district average of $627, suggesting less discretionary family wealth flowing to the school than at peer zoned schools nearby.

The Upper West Side is a transit-rich, family-oriented neighborhood with an education orientation score of 94.64 and a family density score of 98.47 — meaning families with children are everywhere. However, the safety score of 24.14 is notably low, and the area scores poorly on environmental health indicators (air quality, lead exposure, asthma rates). Families benefit from excellent subway access (91.19 transit score) and proximity to Central Park, though the neighborhood's affluence doesn't uniformly translate to school resources.

Very walkable for Upper West Side families — most students live within blocks and walk to school, though the area's pedestrian traffic and collision rates suggest families should review crossing routes carefully