Serving 795 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ps 99 Isaac Asimov ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 795 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 99 Isaac Asimov ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ps 99 Isaac Asimov's student population of 795 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
795 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 99 Isaac Asimov ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 99 Isaac Asimov is 0.68, 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
#1720 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
43%
10%
Hispanic
19%
29%
Black
5%
16%
White
32%
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
76%
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 99 Isaac Asimov's ranking?
Ps 99 Isaac Asimov is ranked #1720 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 99 Isaac Asimov often compared to?
Ps 99 Isaac Asimovis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 217 Colonel David Marcus School, Ps 199 Frederick Wachtel by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 99 Isaac Asimov?
795 students attend Ps 99 Isaac Asimov.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Ps 99 Isaac Asimov students are Asian, 32% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 99 Isaac Asimov?
Ps 99 Isaac Asimov has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 99 Isaac Asimov offer ?
Ps 99 Isaac Asimov offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 99 Isaac Asimov part of?
Ps 99 Isaac Asimov is part of New York City Geographic District #21 School District.
School Reviews
1 10/9/2020
Worst school. Teachers don't give home. Kids are own their own. If you need help school nobody help. Three of my kids went there but unfortunately they couldn''t make it for good high school. Teachers need to improve their teaching skills.
4 12/28/2016
It's a great school,the teachers teach well.However,this school needs more extracurricular activities for the middle school students.
4 11/25/2016
Attending P.S/I.S 99 was one of the best experiences in my life. I will definetly be sending my future students to this school. The staff was quite loving, Students are diversed, Education is taught phenomanally! However?this school lacks extracurricular activities!
5 6/27/2011
great school,great teachers and leadership!
5 7/1/2007
I really recommend this school!! It's a really great school and teaches extremely well. They usually have parent-teacher conference twice a year and the teachers are extremely helpful and nice!!
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