Serving 1,008 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ps 94 Henry Longfellow ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,008 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 94 Henry Longfellow ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ps 94 Henry Longfellow's student population of 1,008 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,008 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 94 Henry Longfellow ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 94 Henry Longfellow is 0.47, 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
#2448 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
67%
10%
Hispanic
30%
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps 94 Henry Longfellow's ranking?
Ps 94 Henry Longfellow is ranked #2448 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 94 Henry Longfellow often compared to?
Ps 94 Henry Longfellowis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 105 Blythebourne, Ps 160 William T Sampson by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 94 Henry Longfellow?
1,008 students attend Ps 94 Henry Longfellow.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Ps 94 Henry Longfellow students are Asian, 30% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 94 Henry Longfellow?
Ps 94 Henry Longfellow has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 94 Henry Longfellow offer ?
Ps 94 Henry Longfellow offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 94 Henry Longfellow part of?
Ps 94 Henry Longfellow is part of New York City Geographic District #15 School District.
In what neighborhood is Ps 94 Henry Longfellow located?
Ps 94 Henry Longfellow is located in the Sunset Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 24 other public schools located in Sunset Park.
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