P.S. 90 George Meany serves 174 students in grades 4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the New York state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the New York state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4
Total Students
174 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)35-39%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)35-39%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
60%
29%
Black
34%
16%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 90 George Meany?
174 students attend P.S. 90 George Meany.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of P.S. 90 George Meany students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 90 George Meany?
P.S. 90 George Meany has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 90 George Meany offer ?
P.S. 90 George Meany offers enrollment in grades 4
What school district is P.S. 90 George Meany part of?
P.S. 90 George Meany is part of New York City Geographic District # 9 School District.
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