Serving 242 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 150 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 70-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 242 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 150 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
School Overview
P.s. 150's student population of 242 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
242 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.s. 150 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 P.s. 150 is 0.73, 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
#489 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
27%
10%
Hispanic
16%
30%
Black
5%
16%
White
41%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
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 P.s. 150's ranking?
P.s. 150 is ranked #489 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 150 often compared to?
P.s. 150is often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 89 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 150?
242 students attend P.s. 150.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of P.s. 150 students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 150?
P.s. 150 has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 150 offer ?
P.s. 150 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 150 part of?
P.s. 150 is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.
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