Serving 913 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School 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 60-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 913 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School's student population of 913 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
913 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School 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 217 Colonel David Marcus School is 0.62, 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
#1593 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
57%
10%
Hispanic
16%
29%
Black
6%
16%
White
17%
41%
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
73%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 217 Colonel David Marcus School's ranking?
Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School is ranked #1593 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School often compared to?
Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brooklyn Dreams Charter School, Ps 99 Isaac Asimov, Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School?
913 students attend Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School students are Asian, 17% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School?
Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School offer ?
Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School part of?
Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School is part of New York City Geographic District #22 School District.
School Reviews
5 1/6/2021
It is a good school to learning, and I had such a good time learning with everyone in the school and things to my principal everything is so good. I suggest you go in there. I spent eight years and the best things that I could learn were from my third-grade teacher, my principal and my assistant principal. I love them so much and Im going to miss them even though we''re virtual learning. I still get to see my principal and since my brother is in school. I feel bad because he's only one who takes all the hard work and then the teachers take an hour and I love my favorite teacher because they helped me a lot in the school. Now with everyone that I had in the store and will see little school holidays.
5 12/11/2012
This school is a very good school. I like that there are students from different ethnicities. The only thing is that Mr. B(5th grade), needs to be a little patient and calm when teaching students math. It takes time to learn a new math problem sometimes. Overall, this is a good school.
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