Serving 657 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 131 Abigail Adams ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 657 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 131 Abigail Adams ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
P.S. 131 Abigail Adams's student population of 657 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
657 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 131 Abigail Adams ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.S. 131 Abigail Adams is 0.45, 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
#1154 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
73%
10%
Hispanic
13%
29%
Black
5%
16%
White
4%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.S. 131 Abigail Adams's ranking?
P.S. 131 Abigail Adams is ranked #1154 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 131 Abigail Adams often compared to?
P.S. 131 Abigail Adamsis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 86 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 131 Abigail Adams?
657 students attend P.S. 131 Abigail Adams.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of P.S. 131 Abigail Adams students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 131 Abigail Adams?
P.S. 131 Abigail Adams has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 131 Abigail Adams offer ?
P.S. 131 Abigail Adams offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 131 Abigail Adams part of?
P.S. 131 Abigail Adams is part of New York City Geographic District #29 School District.
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