Serving 483 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 9 Sarah Anderson ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher 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 41% 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: 483 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 9 Sarah Anderson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
P.S. 9 Sarah Anderson's student population of 483 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
483 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 9 Sarah Anderson ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.S. 9 Sarah Anderson is 0.60, 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
#514 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
20%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
59%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
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. 9 Sarah Anderson's ranking?
P.S. 9 Sarah Anderson is ranked #514 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 9 Sarah Anderson often compared to?
P.S. 9 Sarah Andersonis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 87 William Sherman by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 9 Sarah Anderson?
483 students attend P.S. 9 Sarah Anderson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of P.S. 9 Sarah Anderson students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 9 Sarah Anderson?
P.S. 9 Sarah Anderson has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 9 Sarah Anderson offer ?
P.S. 9 Sarah Anderson offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 9 Sarah Anderson part of?
P.S. 9 Sarah Anderson is part of New York City Geographic District # 3 School District.
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