P.S. 033 Timothy Dwight

P.S. 033 Timothy Dwight is a neighborhood elementary school located in the Fordham section of the Bronx, serving students from Pre-K through 5th grade. The school has historically faced challenges with academic performance, with ELA and Math proficiency rates (30% and 32% respectively) falling well below the citywide median for elementary schools. However, there have been indications of improvement in recent years. Parents express very high satisfaction with the education their children receive and report strong relationships with the school community, with recent survey results showing 96-100% positive feedback on various aspects of school climate and engagement. The school is noted for its visual arts program and partnerships with non-profits that provide music instruction, including keyboard and guitar classes. It also offers Transitional Bilingual Education in Spanish. While a new wing was expected to open in 2020, adding classrooms, a library, cafeteria, and exercise room, some older teacher surveys cited concerns regarding safety and order in common areas. The school is situated next to elevated subway tracks.