Serving 345 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ps 77 Lower Lab School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 345 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in NY
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 77 Lower Lab School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Ps 77 Lower Lab School's student population of 345 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
345 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 77 Lower Lab School ranks within the top 1% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 77 Lower Lab School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#36 out of 4093 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
46%
10%
Hispanic
5%
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
35%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps 77 Lower Lab School's ranking?
Ps 77 Lower Lab School is ranked #36 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 77 Lower Lab School often compared to?
Ps 77 Lower Lab Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 77 Lower Lab School?
345 students attend Ps 77 Lower Lab School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Ps 77 Lower Lab School students are Asian, 35% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 77 Lower Lab School?
Ps 77 Lower Lab School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 77 Lower Lab School offer ?
Ps 77 Lower Lab School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 77 Lower Lab School part of?
Ps 77 Lower Lab School is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.
School Reviews
5 11/2/2018
This is a great school. Kids are challenged all the time and they develope excellent analylitcal skills from a very youn age. The chess club is one of the best in New York.
2 1/17/2011
This is supposed a good school with high test scores, but really all they do is screen for smart four-year-olds. The teaching is unexceptional. We pay for extra tutoring for our child so we know he's actually learning something.
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