Serving 304 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cornerstone For Social Action 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 304 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cornerstone For Social Action ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Cornerstone For Social Action's student population of 304 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
304 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cornerstone For Social Action ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cornerstone For Social Action is 0.54, 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
#3739 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
44%
29%
Black
52%
16%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
51%
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 Cornerstone For Social Action's ranking?
Cornerstone For Social Action is ranked #3739 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Cornerstone For Social Action often compared to?
Cornerstone For Social Actionis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 153 Helen Keller, Ps 160 Walt Disney by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Cornerstone For Social Action?
304 students attend Cornerstone For Social Action.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Cornerstone For Social Action students are Black, 44% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cornerstone For Social Action?
Cornerstone For Social Action has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cornerstone For Social Action offer ?
Cornerstone For Social Action offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cornerstone For Social Action part of?
Cornerstone For Social Action is part of New York City Geographic District #11 School District.
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