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Ps 83 Donald Hertz

Bronx, NY
Test scores
New York State tests, 2024–25

English language arts

824 tested · 77% of students

55% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 49% did.

  • Level 420%
  • Level 335%
  • Level 230%
  • Level 115%

Math

856 tested · 80% of students

62% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 57% did.

  • Level 420%
  • Level 340%
  • Level 223%
  • Level 114%

Science

264 tested · 76% of students

45% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 34% did.

  • Level 410%
  • Level 333%
  • Level 241%
  • Level 114%

Proficient means Level 3 or 4, out of the students tested.

Safety incidents
New York State Education Department
Measure2022–232023–24
Enrolled1,5621,516
Weapons possession20
Harassment, bullying, discrimination2533
Cyberbullying47
False alarm10
Alcohol01
Other threats10

None reported: Homicide, sexual offense, assault, bomb threat, drugs.

NYC Quality Report
2024-25 · Ranked among all NYC public schools
Attendance Rate93%
Teacher Attendance97%
Experienced Teachers89%
NYC Admissions Demand

2025-26 Admissions Cycle

Middle School

Zone PriorityAll seats filled

Apps/Seat

1.0

Applicants

221

Seats

155

Students with DisabilitiesAll filled

Apps/Seat

1.0

Applicants

47

Seats

45

Elementary School

Zoned

Apps/Seat

—

Applicants

100

Seats

125

School Transportation

2025-2026 school year

The transportation services this school receives. The city's Office of Pupil Transportation decides who qualifies and sets the specific stops, routes, and schedules, which aren't shown here.

  • Yellow bus to designated stops
    Stop-to-school service for general-education students.
  • Door-to-door service
    Curb-to-curb pickup, usually for students with an IEP, a 504 plan, or a medical need.
  • Student MetroCards or OMNY cards
    Public-transit fare for students who qualify.
  • Mid-day service
    Transportation during the school day.
  • After-school transportation
    Service for late-day and after-school programs.
Bus companies
CONSOLIDATED BUS TRANSIT, INC.HOYT TRANSPORTATION CORP.LITTLE RICHIE BUS SERVICEPIONEER TRANSPORTATION CORPTHIRD AVENUE TRANSIT, INC
School Profile

Location

City, Large

Enrollment

1,515 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino44.5%
x
White37.7%
x
Black or African American4.9%
x
Asian10.4%
x
Two or More Races1.1%
x
American Indian or Alaska Native1.1%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.3%
x
Courses and Activities

Updated 4mo ago

AP Courses8

ELA (Middle School Honors), Math (Middle School Honors), Middle School Algebra ACC, Middle School Framework US History ACC,

Arts37

Advisory, Algebra I, Art, Band,

Sports1

Volleyball (Coed)

Clubs and Activities30

Art, Band, Chess, Chorus,

Public school directory

NCES ID 360008802323

District
New York City Geographic District #11
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
1,515 students
Teachers (FTE)
108

Sources