Serving 619 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 14 Senator John Calandra 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 40% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 619 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 14 Senator John Calandra ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
P.S. 14 Senator John Calandra's student population of 619 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
619 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 14 Senator John Calandra 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 P.S. 14 Senator John Calandra is 0.53, 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
#2541 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
65%
29%
Black
5%
16%
White
20%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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. 14 Senator John Calandra's ranking?
P.S. 14 Senator John Calandra is ranked #2541 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 14 Senator John Calandra often compared to?
P.S. 14 Senator John Calandrais often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 71 Rose E Scala by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 14 Senator John Calandra?
619 students attend P.S. 14 Senator John Calandra.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of P.S. 14 Senator John Calandra students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 14 Senator John Calandra?
P.S. 14 Senator John Calandra has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 14 Senator John Calandra offer ?
P.S. 14 Senator John Calandra offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 14 Senator John Calandra part of?
P.S. 14 Senator John Calandra is part of New York City Geographic District # 8 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 14 Senator John Calandra located?
P.S. 14 Senator John Calandra is located in the Pelham Bay neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 3 other public schools located in Pelham Bay.
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