Serving 664 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 88 Seneca 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 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 664 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ps 88 Seneca's student population of 664 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
664 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 88 Seneca 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 88 Seneca is 0.59, 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
#2795 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
53%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
36%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps 88 Seneca's ranking?
Ps 88 Seneca is ranked #2795 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 88 Seneca often compared to?
Ps 88 Senecais often viewed alongside schools like Ps 68 Cambridge by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 88 Seneca?
664 students attend Ps 88 Seneca.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Ps 88 Seneca students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 88 Seneca?
Ps 88 Seneca has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 88 Seneca offer ?
Ps 88 Seneca offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 88 Seneca part of?
Ps 88 Seneca is part of New York City Geographic District #24 School District.
In what neighborhood is Ps 88 Seneca located?
Ps 88 Seneca is located in the Flushing neighborhood of Ridgewood, NY. There are 4 other public schools located in Flushing.
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