Serving 448 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, P.S. 183 Dr Richard R Green 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 9% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 448 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 183 Dr Richard R Green ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
P.S. 183 Dr Richard R Green's student population of 448 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
448 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 183 Dr Richard R Green 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. 183 Dr Richard R Green is 0.59, 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
#4296 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
31%
29%
Black
56%
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
91%
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. 183 Dr Richard R Green's ranking?
P.S. 183 Dr Richard R Green is ranked #4296 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 183 Dr Richard R Green often compared to?
P.S. 183 Dr Richard R Greenis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 47 Chris Galas, Goldie Maple Academy, Ps/ms 42 R Vernam by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 183 Dr Richard R Green?
448 students attend P.S. 183 Dr Richard R Green.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of P.S. 183 Dr Richard R Green students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 183 Dr Richard R Green?
P.S. 183 Dr Richard R Green has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 183 Dr Richard R Green offer ?
P.S. 183 Dr Richard R Green offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 183 Dr Richard R Green part of?
P.S. 183 Dr Richard R Green is part of New York City Geographic District #27 School District.
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