Serving 380 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 244 Richard R Green ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower 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: 380 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 244 Richard R Green ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Ps 244 Richard R Green's student population of 380 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
380 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ps 244 Richard R Green is 0.26, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
8%
29%
Black
86%
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
76%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 schools are Ps 244 Richard R Green often compared to?
Ps 244 Richard R Greenis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School, Ps 208 Elsa Ebeling by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 244 Richard R Green?
380 students attend Ps 244 Richard R Green.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Ps 244 Richard R Green students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 244 Richard R Green?
Ps 244 Richard R Green has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 244 Richard R Green offer ?
Ps 244 Richard R Green offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 244 Richard R Green part of?
Ps 244 Richard R Green is part of New York City Geographic District #18 School District.
School Reviews
5 9/9/2017
I THINK THAT P.S. 244 IS A GOOD SCHOOL. THE TEACHERS ARE DOING A GOOD JOB WITH KIDS THAT ARE IN THE NEST PROGRAM. YET, A FEW THINGS AT THE SCHOOL NEED REVIEW AND CHANGES. IT'S STILL A GREAT SCHOOL THANKS.
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