P.S. 150 vs. P.S. 89
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School Overview
Top Rankings
P.S. 150 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
P.S. 89 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 194 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 150 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 70-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 340 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 89 ranks in the top 10% 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 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (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 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
194 students
340 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#489 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#396 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
80-84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
80-84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
32
36
Kindergarten Students
50
68
Grade 1 Students
24
57
Grade 2 Students
27
41
Grade 3 Students
23
50
Grade 4 Students
20
46
Grade 5 Students
18
42
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
29%
22%
% Hispanic
13%
11%
% Black
4%
2%
% White
40%
54%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
11%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
