Serving 410 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 173 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 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 95% 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: 410 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.S. 173's student population of 410 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
410 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 173 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. 173 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
#2616 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
85%
29%
Black
4%
16%
White
5%
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
81%
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. 173's ranking?
P.S. 173 is ranked #2616 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 173 often compared to?
P.S. 173is often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 115 Alexander Humboldt, Castle Bridge School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 173?
410 students attend P.S. 173.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of P.S. 173 students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 173?
P.S. 173 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 173 offer ?
P.S. 173 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 173 part of?
P.S. 173 is part of New York City Geographic District # 6 School District.
School Reviews
2 9/18/2014
to contact the parent coordinator takes forever to get a phone call back sometimes over a month. very irresponsible.
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