Serving 391 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ps/is 210 21st Century Academy 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 31% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 391 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps/is 210 21st Century Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ps/is 210 21st Century Academy's student population of 391 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
391 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps/is 210 21st Century Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps/is 210 21st Century Academy is 0.08, 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
#2881 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
96%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 210 21st Century Academy's ranking?
Ps/is 210 21st Century Academy is ranked #2881 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps/is 210 21st Century Academy?
391 students attend Ps/is 210 21st Century Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Ps/is 210 21st Century Academy students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps/is 210 21st Century Academy?
Ps/is 210 21st Century Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps/is 210 21st Century Academy offer ?
Ps/is 210 21st Century Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps/is 210 21st Century Academy part of?
Ps/is 210 21st Century Academy is part of New York City Geographic District # 6 School District.
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