Serving 366 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.S. 169 Bay Terrace 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 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 73% 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 366 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 169 Bay Terrace ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
P.S. 169 Bay Terrace's student population of 366 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
366 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 169 Bay Terrace 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. 169 Bay Terrace is 0.70, 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
#740 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
40%
10%
Hispanic
26%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
27%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
53%
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. 169 Bay Terrace's ranking?
P.S. 169 Bay Terrace is ranked #740 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 169 Bay Terrace?
366 students attend P.S. 169 Bay Terrace.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of P.S. 169 Bay Terrace students are Asian, 27% of students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 169 Bay Terrace?
P.S. 169 Bay Terrace has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 169 Bay Terrace offer ?
P.S. 169 Bay Terrace offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 169 Bay Terrace part of?
P.S. 169 Bay Terrace is part of New York City Geographic District #25 School District.
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