P.S. 51 Elias Howe vs. P.S. 212 Midtown West
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
P.S. 51 Elias Howe ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
P.S. 212 Midtown West ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Overview
Serving 412 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 51 Elias Howe 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 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 275 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 212 Midtown West 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 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
412 students
275 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2833 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1328 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
60
35
Kindergarten Students
53
41
Grade 1 Students
50
37
Grade 2 Students
67
46
Grade 3 Students
55
36
Grade 4 Students
67
39
Grade 5 Students
59
40
Ungraded Students
1
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
16%
% Hispanic
54%
31%
% Black
14%
7%
% White
19%
36%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
10%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.74
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
