Serving 466 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 152 Dyckman Valley 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 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 466 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 152 Dyckman Valley ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
P.s. 152 Dyckman Valley's student population of 466 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
466 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.s. 152 Dyckman Valley 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. 152 Dyckman Valley is 0.27, 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
#4093 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
85%
30%
Black
5%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
54%
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. 152 Dyckman Valley's ranking?
P.s. 152 Dyckman Valley is ranked #4093 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 152 Dyckman Valley often compared to?
P.s. 152 Dyckman Valleyis often viewed alongside schools like Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 152 Dyckman Valley?
466 students attend P.s. 152 Dyckman Valley.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of P.s. 152 Dyckman Valley students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 152 Dyckman Valley?
P.s. 152 Dyckman Valley has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 152 Dyckman Valley offer ?
P.s. 152 Dyckman Valley offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 152 Dyckman Valley part of?
P.s. 152 Dyckman Valley is part of New York City Geographic District # 6 School District.
School Reviews
5 3/24/2021
I attended PS 152 from 1955 to 1962. It was a great school and a lot of us scored very high on our state wide tests. The teachers were excellent, and I made many friends..
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