Serving 304 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 96 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 304 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 96 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ps 96's student population of 304 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
304 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 96 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 96 is 0.77, which is more 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
#2110 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
19%
1%
Asian
36%
10%
Hispanic
18%
29%
Black
19%
16%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 96's ranking?
Ps 96 is ranked #2110 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 96 often compared to?
Ps 96is often viewed alongside schools like Ps 160 Walter Francis Bishop, Ps 121, Ps 155 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 96?
304 students attend Ps 96.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Ps 96 students are Asian, 19% of students are American Indian, 19% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 96?
Ps 96 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 96 offer ?
Ps 96 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 96 part of?
Ps 96 is part of New York City Geographic District #27 School District.
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