Serving 28 students in grades 5, P.S. 260 Breuckelen 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the New York state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the New York state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5
Total Students
28 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≤20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≤20%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
32%
29%
Black
64%
16%
White
n/a
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% NY state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 260 Breuckelen?
28 students attend P.S. 260 Breuckelen.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of P.S. 260 Breuckelen students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 260 Breuckelen?
P.S. 260 Breuckelen has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 260 Breuckelen offer ?
P.S. 260 Breuckelen offers enrollment in grades 5
What school district is P.S. 260 Breuckelen part of?
P.S. 260 Breuckelen is part of New York City Geographic District #19 School District.
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