P.S. 79 Creston serves 141 students in grades 5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the New York state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the New York state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5
Total Students
141 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)40-44%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)20-24%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
78%
30%
Black
20%
16%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 79 Creston?
141 students attend P.S. 79 Creston.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of P.S. 79 Creston students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 79 Creston?
P.S. 79 Creston has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 79 Creston offer ?
P.S. 79 Creston offers enrollment in grades 5
What school district is P.S. 79 Creston part of?
P.S. 79 Creston is part of New York City Geographic District #10 School District.
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