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:
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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 468 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 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 310 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 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% 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
468 students
310 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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
67
35
Kindergarten Students
75
45
Grade 1 Students
58
43
Grade 2 Students
60
50
Grade 3 Students
72
51
Grade 4 Students
59
42
Grade 5 Students
77
43
Ungraded Students
-
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
11%
% Hispanic
60%
46%
% Black
12%
6%
% White
16%
27%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
10%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
