Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta

216 E 120th St
New York, NY 10035
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 362 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta 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 11-19% (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 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 362 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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School Overview

Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta's student population of 362 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
362 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta 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 96 Joseph Lanzetta is 0.49, 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
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State Level (NY)
#3629 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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11-19%
55%
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40-49%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
67%
29%
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Black
26%
16%
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White
4%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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0.49
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta's ranking?
Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta is ranked #3629 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?
11-19% 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 96 Joseph Lanzetta?
362 students attend Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta?
Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta offer ?
Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 96 Joseph Lanzetta part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 362 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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