Serving 759 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs ranks in the top 30% 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 53% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (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 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 759 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs's student population of 759 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
759 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs is 0.62, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1055 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
49%
29%
Black
4%
16%
White
37%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs's ranking?
Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs is ranked #1055 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs often compared to?
Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffsis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 152 Dyckman Valley by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs?
759 students attend Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs?
Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs offer ?
Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs part of?
Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs is part of New York City Geographic District # 6 School District.
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