Serving 376 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 65 Raymond York Elementary School 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 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower 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 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), 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: 376 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 65 Raymond York Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
P.S. 65 Raymond York Elementary School's student population of 376 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
376 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 65 Raymond York Elementary 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. 65 Raymond York Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#2833 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
10%
1%
Asian
35%
10%
Hispanic
40%
29%
Black
6%
16%
White
5%
40%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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. 65 Raymond York Elementary School's ranking?
P.S. 65 Raymond York Elementary School is ranked #2833 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 65 Raymond York Elementary School often compared to?
P.S. 65 Raymond York Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 63 Old South by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 65 Raymond York Elementary School?
376 students attend P.S. 65 Raymond York Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of P.S. 65 Raymond York Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Asian, 10% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 65 Raymond York Elementary School?
P.S. 65 Raymond York Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 65 Raymond York Elementary School offer ?
P.S. 65 Raymond York Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 65 Raymond York Elementary School part of?
P.S. 65 Raymond York Elementary School is part of New York City Geographic District #27 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 65 Raymond York Elementary School located?
P.S. 65 Raymond York Elementary School is located in the Jamaica neighborhood of Ozone Park, NY. There are 2 other public schools located in Jamaica.
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