Serving 628 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 60 Alice Austen 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 34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), 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: 628 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 60 Alice Austen ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
P.S. 60 Alice Austen's student population of 628 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
628 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 60 Alice Austen 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. 60 Alice Austen is 0.68, 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
#2908 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
21%
10%
Hispanic
26%
29%
Black
4%
16%
White
46%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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. 60 Alice Austen's ranking?
P.S. 60 Alice Austen is ranked #2908 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 60 Alice Austen often compared to?
P.S. 60 Alice Austenis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 69 Daniel D Tompkins by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 60 Alice Austen?
628 students attend P.S. 60 Alice Austen.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of P.S. 60 Alice Austen students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 60 Alice Austen?
P.S. 60 Alice Austen has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 60 Alice Austen offer ?
P.S. 60 Alice Austen offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 60 Alice Austen part of?
P.S. 60 Alice Austen is part of New York City Geographic District #31 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 60 Alice Austen located?
P.S. 60 Alice Austen is located in the Bulls Head neighborhood of Staten Island, NY. There are 1 other public schools located in Bulls Head.
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