Serving 505 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Helen M Marshall School 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 31% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 505 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Helen M Marshall School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Helen M Marshall School's student population of 505 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
505 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Helen M Marshall School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Helen M Marshall School is 0.13, 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
#3303 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
93%
30%
Black
3%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Helen M Marshall School's ranking?
Helen M Marshall School is ranked #3303 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Helen M Marshall School often compared to?
Helen M Marshall Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 92 Harry T Stewart Senior, Pioneer Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Helen M Marshall School?
505 students attend Helen M Marshall School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Helen M Marshall School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Helen M Marshall School?
Helen M Marshall School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Helen M Marshall School offer ?
Helen M Marshall School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Helen M Marshall School part of?
Helen M Marshall School is part of New York City Geographic District #24 School District.
School Reviews
5 6/1/2020
My son loves this school, he loves all his teachers. He is the second year of this school. One day, he told me he wants to stay in the school forever. I was laughing about it.
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