Serving 566 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ps 5 Port Morris 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 6-9% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 566 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 5 Port Morris ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Ps 5 Port Morris's student population of 566 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
566 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 5 Port Morris 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 5 Port Morris is 0.45, 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
#4011 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
70%
29%
Black
26%
16%
White
3%
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
94%
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 5 Port Morris's ranking?
Ps 5 Port Morris is ranked #4011 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 5 Port Morris often compared to?
Ps 5 Port Morrisis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 277, Ps 62 Inocensio Casanova by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 5 Port Morris?
566 students attend Ps 5 Port Morris.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Ps 5 Port Morris students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 5 Port Morris?
Ps 5 Port Morris has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 5 Port Morris offer ?
Ps 5 Port Morris offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 5 Port Morris part of?
Ps 5 Port Morris is part of New York City Geographic District # 7 School District.
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