P.S. 206 Joseph F Lamb vs. P.S. 254 Dag Hammarskjold
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 1,512 students in grades Kindergarten-8, P.S. 206 Joseph F Lamb ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is equal to the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 655 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 254 Dag Hammarskjold ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% 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
K-8
PK-5
Total Students
1,512 students
655 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
120 teachers
43 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1900 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#996 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
61%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
14
Kindergarten Students
152
99
Grade 1 Students
160
104
Grade 2 Students
169
107
Grade 3 Students
173
102
Grade 4 Students
192
102
Grade 5 Students
199
124
Grade 6 Students
147
-
Grade 7 Students
145
-
Grade 8 Students
171
-
Ungraded Students
4
3
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
42%
24%
% Hispanic
12%
8%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
43%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
62%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
