Ps 9 Sarah Anderson

100 W 84th St
New York, NY 10024
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
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%
  • : Top 20% in NY
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • : 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:

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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)
Total Students
470 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NY)
#448 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
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80-84%
55%
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85-89%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
9%
10%
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Hispanic
18%
29%
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Black
4%
16%
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White
60%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
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0.60
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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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?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 470 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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