Serving 470 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 9 Sarah Anderson ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 470 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 9 Sarah Anderson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Ps 9 Sarah Anderson's student population of 470 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
470 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 9 Sarah Anderson ranks within the top 20% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 9 Sarah Anderson is 0.60, 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
#448 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
18%
29%
Black
4%
16%
White
60%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
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 9 Sarah Anderson's ranking?
Ps 9 Sarah Anderson is ranked #448 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 9 Sarah Anderson often compared to?
Ps 9 Sarah Andersonis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 87 William Sherman by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 9 Sarah Anderson?
470 students attend Ps 9 Sarah Anderson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Ps 9 Sarah Anderson students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 9 Sarah Anderson?
Ps 9 Sarah Anderson has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 9 Sarah Anderson offer ?
Ps 9 Sarah Anderson offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 9 Sarah Anderson part of?
Ps 9 Sarah Anderson is part of New York City Geographic District # 3 School District.
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