Serving 693 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 36 Unionport 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 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than 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 and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 693 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 36 Unionport ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ps 36 Unionport's student population of 693 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
693 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 36 Unionport 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 36 Unionport is 0.65, 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
#2583 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
34%
10%
Hispanic
48%
29%
Black
10%
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
77%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
5%
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 36 Unionport's ranking?
Ps 36 Unionport is ranked #2583 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 36 Unionport often compared to?
Ps 36 Unionportis often viewed alongside schools like Dr Emmett W Bassett School, Ps 196 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 36 Unionport?
693 students attend Ps 36 Unionport.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Ps 36 Unionport students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 36 Unionport?
Ps 36 Unionport has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 36 Unionport offer ?
Ps 36 Unionport offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 36 Unionport part of?
Ps 36 Unionport is part of New York City Geographic District # 8 School District.
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