Serving 571 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 220 Edward Mandel 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 45% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 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 69% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), 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-5
- Enrollment: 571 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 220 Edward Mandel ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
P.S. 220 Edward Mandel's student population of 571 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
571 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 220 Edward Mandel 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. 220 Edward Mandel is 0.73, which is more 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
#2382 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
32%
10%
Hispanic
28%
29%
Black
5%
16%
White
31%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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. 220 Edward Mandel's ranking?
P.S. 220 Edward Mandel is ranked #2382 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 220 Edward Mandel often compared to?
P.S. 220 Edward Mandelis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School, P.S. 196 Grand Central Parkway, P.S. 101 School In The Gardens by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 220 Edward Mandel?
571 students attend P.S. 220 Edward Mandel.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of P.S. 220 Edward Mandel students are Asian, 31% of students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 220 Edward Mandel?
P.S. 220 Edward Mandel has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 220 Edward Mandel offer ?
P.S. 220 Edward Mandel offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 220 Edward Mandel part of?
P.S. 220 Edward Mandel is part of New York City Geographic District #28 School District.
School Reviews
2 2/14/2015
My child has been in this school for five years, since kindergarten. There are many pros and cons to this school.
Pros
- most teachers show concern for the welfare of their students and are friendly and approachable
- school has non-academic classes, such as arts, music, and gym available to all students of all grades
Cons
- office staff is about as unfriendly as it gets; they ignore you when you walk in and then act like you disrupted them from something important
- leadership/mgmt is terrible; when all's well, they are sweet; when issues are brought to their attention, they try to sweep it under the rug and pretend nothing happened.
- not all teachers are properly licensed for what they are teaching; ie. g&t, special ed, etc
- parent coordinators switch every other year; the newest one speaks to parents very loudly as if we were all deaf or as if we were kids
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