Serving 284 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 84 Steinway ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 284 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ps 84 Steinway's student population of 284 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
284 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 84 Steinway 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 84 Steinway is 0.61, 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
#1593 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
38%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
49%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
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 84 Steinway's ranking?
Ps 84 Steinway is ranked #1593 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 84 Steinway often compared to?
Ps 84 Steinwayis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 122 Mamie Fay, 30th Avenue School (G & T Citywide) by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 84 Steinway?
284 students attend Ps 84 Steinway.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Ps 84 Steinway students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 84 Steinway?
Ps 84 Steinway has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 84 Steinway offer ?
Ps 84 Steinway offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 84 Steinway part of?
Ps 84 Steinway is part of New York City Geographic District #30 School District.
School Reviews
5 5/17/2016
i want to tranfer my daughter's school and i was thinking putting them in p.s 084 in september.i would love to here from students and parents that knows anything about this school
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