Serving 454 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 136 Roy Wilkins 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 40-49% (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 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 454 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ps 136 Roy Wilkins's student population of 454 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
454 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 136 Roy Wilkins 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 136 Roy Wilkins is 0.35, 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
#2996 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
11%
29%
Black
80%
16%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 136 Roy Wilkins's ranking?
Ps 136 Roy Wilkins is ranked #2996 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 136 Roy Wilkins often compared to?
Ps 136 Roy Wilkinsis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 36 Saint Albans School, Ps 134 Hollis by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% 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 136 Roy Wilkins?
454 students attend Ps 136 Roy Wilkins.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Ps 136 Roy Wilkins students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 136 Roy Wilkins?
Ps 136 Roy Wilkins has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 136 Roy Wilkins offer ?
Ps 136 Roy Wilkins offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 136 Roy Wilkins part of?
Ps 136 Roy Wilkins is part of New York City Geographic District #29 School District.
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