Serving 650 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ps/ms 31 William Lloyd Garrison 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 30-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 650 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps/ms 31 William Lloyd Garrison ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ps/ms 31 William Lloyd Garrison's student population of 650 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
650 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps/ms 31 William Lloyd Garrison 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/ms 31 William Lloyd Garrison is 0.50, 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
#3226 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
65%
29%
Black
29%
16%
White
3%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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/ms 31 William Lloyd Garrison's ranking?
Ps/ms 31 William Lloyd Garrison is ranked #3226 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps/ms 31 William Lloyd Garrison?
650 students attend Ps/ms 31 William Lloyd Garrison.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Ps/ms 31 William Lloyd Garrison students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps/ms 31 William Lloyd Garrison?
Ps/ms 31 William Lloyd Garrison has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps/ms 31 William Lloyd Garrison offer ?
Ps/ms 31 William Lloyd Garrison offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps/ms 31 William Lloyd Garrison part of?
Ps/ms 31 William Lloyd Garrison is part of New York City Geographic District # 7 School District.
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