Paula Hedbavny School

421 W 219th St
New York, NY 10034
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 415 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Paula Hedbavny School 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 40-49% (which is lower than 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 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 415 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Paula Hedbavny School's student population of 415 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
415 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Paula Hedbavny School 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 Paula Hedbavny School is 0.40, 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
This School
State Level (NY)
#2504 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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40-49%
55%
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50-59%
62%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Paula Hedbavny School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
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Hispanic
76%
29%
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Black
4%
16%
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White
16%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.40
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Paula Hedbavny School's ranking?
Paula Hedbavny School is ranked #2504 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Paula Hedbavny School often compared to?
Paula Hedbavny Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 18 Park Terrace, Muscota, Amistad Dual Language School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% 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 Paula Hedbavny School?
415 students attend Paula Hedbavny School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Paula Hedbavny School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paula Hedbavny School?
Paula Hedbavny School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Paula Hedbavny School offer ?
Paula Hedbavny School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Paula Hedbavny School part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 415 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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