Serving 659 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 30 Westerleigh ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 659 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 30 Westerleigh ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
P.S. 30 Westerleigh's student population of 659 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
659 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 30 Westerleigh ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.S. 30 Westerleigh is 0.65, 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
#1165 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
10%
Hispanic
25%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
52%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
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. 30 Westerleigh's ranking?
P.S. 30 Westerleigh is ranked #1165 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 30 Westerleigh often compared to?
P.S. 30 Westerleighis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 5 Huguenot, P.S. 29 Bardwell by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 30 Westerleigh?
659 students attend P.S. 30 Westerleigh.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of P.S. 30 Westerleigh students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 30 Westerleigh?
P.S. 30 Westerleigh has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 30 Westerleigh offer ?
P.S. 30 Westerleigh offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 30 Westerleigh part of?
P.S. 30 Westerleigh is part of New York City Geographic District #31 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 30 Westerleigh located?
P.S. 30 Westerleigh is located in the Mid Island neighborhood of Staten Island, NY. There are 14 other public schools located in Mid Island.
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