Serving 789 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ps/ms 20 Po George J Werdan Iii 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 789 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps/ms 20 Po George J Werdan Iii ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ps/ms 20 Po George J Werdan Iii's student population of 789 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
789 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps/ms 20 Po George J Werdan Iii 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 Ps/ms 20 Po George J Werdan Iii is 0.42, 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
#3577 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
75%
29%
Black
11%
16%
White
5%
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
92%
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 Ps/ms 20 Po George J Werdan Iii's ranking?
Ps/ms 20 Po George J Werdan Iii is ranked #3577 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps/ms 20 Po George J Werdan Iii often compared to?
Ps/ms 20 Po George J Werdan Iiiis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 8 Isaac Varian, Ps 205 Fiorello Laguardia by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps/ms 20 Po George J Werdan Iii?
789 students attend Ps/ms 20 Po George J Werdan Iii.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Ps/ms 20 Po George J Werdan Iii students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps/ms 20 Po George J Werdan Iii?
Ps/ms 20 Po George J Werdan Iii has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps/ms 20 Po George J Werdan Iii offer ?
Ps/ms 20 Po George J Werdan Iii offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps/ms 20 Po George J Werdan Iii part of?
Ps/ms 20 Po George J Werdan Iii is part of New York City Geographic District #10 School District.
School Reviews
3 11/24/2021
the best school ever.
4 5/20/2021
My child loves this school! It has fun activity and awesome teachers. my child is learning a lot in both math, reading, writing and music, i recommend this school.
1 7/8/2020
All I have to say is this school should build a wall!
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