Paula Hedbavny School

421 W 219th St
New York, NY 10034
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 290 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Paula Hedbavny 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 36% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 290 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Paula Hedbavny School's student population of 290 students has declined by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
290 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Paula Hedbavny 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 Paula Hedbavny School is 0.32, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#2367 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Paula Hedbavny School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Paula Hedbavny School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Paula Hedbavny School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Paula Hedbavny School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
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Hispanic
82%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Paula Hedbavny School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
16%
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White
11%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.32
This chart displays the diversity score of Paula Hedbavny School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Paula Hedbavny School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Paula Hedbavny School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paula Hedbavny School's ranking?
Paula Hedbavny School is ranked #2367 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Paula Hedbavny School often compared to?
Paula Hedbavny Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 18 Park Terrace, Muscota, Amistad Dual Language School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Paula Hedbavny School?
290 students attend Paula Hedbavny School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Paula Hedbavny School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paula Hedbavny School?
Paula Hedbavny School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Paula Hedbavny School offer ?
Paula Hedbavny School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Paula Hedbavny School part of?

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 290 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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