Serving 592 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor 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 50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher 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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 592 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor's student population of 592 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
592 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor is 0.36, 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
#1455 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
14%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
79%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
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/ms 114 Belle Harbor's ranking?
Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor is ranked #1455 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor often compared to?
Ps/ms 114 Belle Harboris often viewed alongside schools like Waterside Children's Studio School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor?
592 students attend Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor?
Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor offer ?
Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor part of?
Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor is part of New York City Geographic District #27 School District.
School Reviews
1 8/28/2020
Teachers are rude, do not teach and have no respect.
5 11/3/2010
Great School with warm and inviting atmosphere.
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