Serving 529 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 254 Rosa Parks School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is equal to 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: 529 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.S. 254 Rosa Parks School's student population of 529 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
529 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 254 Rosa Parks School 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. 254 Rosa Parks School is 0.39, 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
#2393 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
11%
10%
Hispanic
77%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
5%
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
76%
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 is P.S. 254 Rosa Parks School's ranking?
P.S. 254 Rosa Parks School is ranked #2393 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 254 Rosa Parks School often compared to?
P.S. 254 Rosa Parks Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-onassis, P.S. 90 Horace Mann by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% 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. 254 Rosa Parks School?
529 students attend P.S. 254 Rosa Parks School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of P.S. 254 Rosa Parks School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 3% 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. 254 Rosa Parks School?
P.S. 254 Rosa Parks School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 254 Rosa Parks School offer ?
P.S. 254 Rosa Parks School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 254 Rosa Parks School part of?
P.S. 254 Rosa Parks School is part of New York City Geographic District #27 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 254 Rosa Parks School located?
P.S. 254 Rosa Parks School is located in the Jamaica neighborhood of Richmond Hill, NY. There are 1 other public schools located in Jamaica.
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