Serving 116 students in grades 4-8, Ballet Tech/nyc Public School For Dance ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 116 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ballet Tech/nyc Public School For Dance ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ballet Tech/nyc Public School For Dance's student population of 116 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
116 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ballet Tech/nyc Public School For Dance ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ballet Tech/nyc Public School For Dance is 0.75, which is more 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
#530 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
16%
10%
Hispanic
15%
30%
Black
18%
16%
White
41%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
54%
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 Ballet Tech/nyc Public School For Dance's ranking?
Ballet Tech/nyc Public School For Dance is ranked #530 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ballet Tech/nyc Public School For Dance?
116 students attend Ballet Tech/nyc Public School For Dance.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Ballet Tech/nyc Public School For Dance students are White, 18% of students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ballet Tech/nyc Public School For Dance?
Ballet Tech/nyc Public School For Dance has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ballet Tech/nyc Public School For Dance offer ?
Ballet Tech/nyc Public School For Dance offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ballet Tech/nyc Public School For Dance part of?
Ballet Tech/nyc Public School For Dance is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.
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