Serving 512 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 155 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 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 512 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 155 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ps 155's student population of 512 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
512 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 155 ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 155 is 0.75, which is more 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
#1624 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
16%
1%
Asian
40%
10%
Hispanic
19%
29%
Black
19%
16%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps 155's ranking?
Ps 155 is ranked #1624 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 155 often compared to?
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 155?
512 students attend Ps 155.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Ps 155 students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 16% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 155?
Ps 155 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 155 offer ?
Ps 155 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 155 part of?
Ps 155 is part of New York City Geographic District #27 School District.
School Reviews
2 11/2/2018
Not the best very slow with Registration.not enough of reading programs
5 7/7/2017
This school is very great it keeps your brain working with high standardized knowlage.
5 1/13/2017
I love this school there are great teachers my daughter lean very well there........
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