At a Glance
A rapidly improving zoned school where families feel deeply trusted — but chronic absenteeism and a math dip in fifth grade raise real concerns
Families who value a small, relationship-driven school with highly trusted teachers and strong family engagement — and who can actively support attendance and monitor fifth-grade math progression. Parents seeking a zoned school in the Bronx with strong community trust will find a good fit, but those prioritizing top test scores or extensive enrichment programs should look elsewhere.
- Zero suspensions for three consecutive years — an unusually strong discipline record
- Near-universal parent trust: 99% parent-teacher trust, 97% parent-principal trust
- Dramatic academic improvement: quadrupled ELA proficiency since 2016
- Small school (310 students) with manageable class sizes of 22.6
- Strong teacher-reported instruction quality (92% vs. 88% district average)
- Chronic absenteeism at 59% — significantly impacts learning, especially for Hispanic students (61%)
- Fifth-grade math proficiency collapsed to 20% from 64% in fourth grade — investigate curriculum alignment
- Teacher-reported safety (84%) is below district average — families should discuss safety protocols
- Very low PTA fundraising ($3/student) limits enrichment resources
- Environmental health concerns: elevated lead and asthma rates in neighborhood
- Very low education orientation in neighborhood suggests families face significant non-academic barriers
Based on 2024-2025 data
School SummaryDistrict 8
The school performs roughly at district averages in proficiency and attendance, though its overall score (1.76/4) trails the district average (1.88/4). Against district peer schools — where top performers like Success Academy score 96/100 — P.S. 130 does not rank among the highest-performing schools. However, its relational strength and upward academic trajectory distinguish it from pure test-score comparisons.
Test scores have climbed dramatically — ELA rose from 11% in 2016 to 44% in 2025, and math from 18% to 45% — now matching district averages despite starting well below them. Fourth grade performs strongest at 66% math proficiency, but fifth grade shows a puzzling collapse to just 20% math, dragging down the school's overall math average. The overall score of 1.76/4 sits slightly below the district average of 1.88, but the trajectory suggests this gap is closing.
Survey data reveals an unusually strong relational environment — 99% parent-teacher trust, 97% parent-principal trust, and 96% of families report strong relationships. Teachers report similarly high trust (97%) and collegial trust (95%). Instruction quality scores 92%, well above the district average of 88%. However, teacher-reported safety sits at 84%, below the district average of 89%, which families should factor in. The school has maintained zero suspensions for three straight years.
The school reflects its neighborhood: 81% Hispanic, 18% Black, with almost no Asian or white students — a diversity index of 30% indicates fairly homogeneous demographics. The economic need index of 92 reflects significant poverty, and 20% of students have IEPs. With only 310 students and a class size of 22.6, the school is small and intimate. PTA fundraising is minimal at $3 per student, suggesting limited volunteer capacity among families facing economic strain.
Longwood is a high-need Bronx community with a poverty rate above 33% and median household income under $37,000. Education orientation is very low at 21, meaning families here face significant barriers to academic engagement. Safety scores are concerning at 4.21, though transit access is exceptional at 93. Environmental health indicators show elevated lead rates (15%) and high asthma emergency department rates (76 per 1,000), which may concern parents of children with respiratory issues. However, family density is high at 83, indicating many children in the area.
Families likely walk or take public transit — the neighborhood has excellent transit access (93rd percentile) and very low car dependency given the area's income constraints.
Academic Performance
ELA Proficiency
Students scoring proficient or above on the NY State ELA exam.
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Math Proficiency
Students scoring proficient or above on the NY State Math exam.
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Survey Results
NYC School Survey (2025) · 183 families responded (66% rate)
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
PTA Fundraising
Source: DOE Local Law 171 disclosure
Economic Need & Special Populations
Discipline
NYSED Student & Educator Database (2023-24)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is P.S. 130 Abram Stevens Hewitt a good school?
- On Motley, P.S. 130 Abram Stevens Hewitt earns an overall quality score of 44/100 — a blend of New York State ELA and math results, attendance, and the school-climate survey. Its state test results run in line with the District 8 average.
- What grades does P.S. 130 Abram Stevens Hewitt serve?
- P.S. 130 Abram Stevens Hewitt serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into P.S. 130 Abram Stevens Hewitt?
- P.S. 130 Abram Stevens Hewitt admits by zone — families living in its attendance zone are generally guaranteed a seat.
- Is P.S. 130 Abram Stevens Hewitt public, charter, or private?
- P.S. 130 Abram Stevens Hewitt is a public school in NYC Community School District 8.
- What neighborhood is P.S. 130 Abram Stevens Hewitt in?
- P.S. 130 Abram Stevens Hewitt is in Longwood, Bronx.
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