Serving 460 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 153 Helen Keller ranks in the top 30% 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 80-89% (which is higher 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 98% 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: 460 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 153 Helen Keller ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Ps 153 Helen Keller's student population of 460 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
460 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 153 Helen Keller ranks within the top 30% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 153 Helen Keller 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
#946 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
14%
10%
Hispanic
23%
29%
Black
57%
16%
White
2%
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
63%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 153 Helen Keller's ranking?
Ps 153 Helen Keller is ranked #946 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 153 Helen Keller often compared to?
Ps 153 Helen Kelleris often viewed alongside schools like Ps 178 Dr Selman Waksman, Ps 160 Walt Disney 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 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 153 Helen Keller?
460 students attend Ps 153 Helen Keller.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Ps 153 Helen Keller students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 153 Helen Keller?
Ps 153 Helen Keller has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 153 Helen Keller offer ?
Ps 153 Helen Keller offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 153 Helen Keller part of?
Ps 153 Helen Keller is part of New York City Geographic District #11 School District.
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