Serving 435 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ps 527 East Side School For Social Action 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 80-84% (which is higher 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 50% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 435 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 527 East Side School For Social Action ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Ps 527 East Side School For Social Action's student population of 435 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
435 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 527 East Side School For Social Action 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 527 East Side School For Social Action is 0.69, 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
#590 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
10%
Hispanic
14%
29%
Black
6%
16%
White
50%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
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 527 East Side School For Social Action's ranking?
Ps 527 East Side School For Social Action is ranked #590 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 527 East Side School For Social Action often compared to?
Ps 527 East Side School For Social Actionis often viewed alongside schools like Yorkville Community School 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 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 527 East Side School For Social Action?
435 students attend Ps 527 East Side School For Social Action.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Ps 527 East Side School For Social Action students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 527 East Side School For Social Action?
Ps 527 East Side School For Social Action has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 527 East Side School For Social Action offer ?
Ps 527 East Side School For Social Action offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 527 East Side School For Social Action part of?
Ps 527 East Side School For Social Action is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.
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