Serving 826 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 96 Richard Rodgers ranks in the top 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 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (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 87% 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: 826 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 96 Richard Rodgers ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Ps 96 Richard Rodgers's student population of 826 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
826 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 96 Richard Rodgers 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 96 Richard Rodgers is 0.55, 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
#1914 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
64%
29%
Black
18%
16%
White
13%
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
80%
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 96 Richard Rodgers's ranking?
Ps 96 Richard Rodgers is ranked #1914 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 96 Richard Rodgers often compared to?
Ps 96 Richard Rodgersis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 153 Helen Keller by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 96 Richard Rodgers?
826 students attend Ps 96 Richard Rodgers.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Ps 96 Richard Rodgers students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 96 Richard Rodgers?
Ps 96 Richard Rodgers has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 96 Richard Rodgers offer ?
Ps 96 Richard Rodgers offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 96 Richard Rodgers part of?
Ps 96 Richard Rodgers is part of New York City Geographic District #11 School District.
School Reviews
5 7/27/2012
A school with an excellent 5th grade teacher, Miss Barneis, in 1949, and the best elementary school principal ever, Anne Middleton, at that time.
5 3/16/2012
all the teachers I have are hard working . PS.96 is the best -Amanda Pjetrushi
5 2/17/2011
This school has wonderful leadership and teachers collaborate well. There is a great school culture rooted in the success of all students!
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