Serving 882 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ps/is 30 Mary White Ovington 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 41% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 882 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 62% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps/is 30 Mary White Ovington ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Ps/is 30 Mary White Ovington's student population of 882 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
882 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps/is 30 Mary White Ovington 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 30 Mary White Ovington is 0.66, 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
#2249 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
10%
Hispanic
37%
30%
Black
2%
16%
White
43%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps/is 30 Mary White Ovington's ranking?
Ps/is 30 Mary White Ovington is ranked #2249 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps/is 30 Mary White Ovington often compared to?
Ps/is 30 Mary White Ovingtonis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 264 Bay Ridge Elementary School For The Arts, P.s. 102 Bayview, Ps/is 104 Fort Hamilton School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps/is 30 Mary White Ovington?
882 students attend Ps/is 30 Mary White Ovington.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Ps/is 30 Mary White Ovington students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps/is 30 Mary White Ovington?
Ps/is 30 Mary White Ovington has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps/is 30 Mary White Ovington offer ?
Ps/is 30 Mary White Ovington offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps/is 30 Mary White Ovington part of?
Ps/is 30 Mary White Ovington is part of New York City Geographic District #20 School District.
In what neighborhood is Ps/is 30 Mary White Ovington located?
Ps/is 30 Mary White Ovington is located in the Bay Ridge neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 4 other public schools located in Bay Ridge.
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