Serving 58 students in grades 5, P.S. 19 Roberto Clemente 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 was 11-19% (which was lower than the New York state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the New York state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5
Total Students
58 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)11-19%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤10%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
93%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 19 Roberto Clemente?
58 students attend P.S. 19 Roberto Clemente.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of P.S. 19 Roberto Clemente students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 19 Roberto Clemente?
P.S. 19 Roberto Clemente has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 19 Roberto Clemente offer ?
P.S. 19 Roberto Clemente offers enrollment in grades 5
What school district is P.S. 19 Roberto Clemente part of?
P.S. 19 Roberto Clemente is part of New York City Geographic District #14 School District.
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