Serving 258 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 154 Jonathan D Hyatt 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 25-29% (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 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 258 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 154 Jonathan D Hyatt ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ps 154 Jonathan D Hyatt's student population of 258 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
258 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 154 Jonathan D Hyatt 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 154 Jonathan D Hyatt is 0.52, 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
#3340 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
54%
29%
Black
44%
16%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
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 154 Jonathan D Hyatt's ranking?
Ps 154 Jonathan D Hyatt is ranked #3340 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?
25-29% 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 154 Jonathan D Hyatt?
258 students attend Ps 154 Jonathan D Hyatt.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Ps 154 Jonathan D Hyatt students are Hispanic, 44% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 154 Jonathan D Hyatt?
Ps 154 Jonathan D Hyatt has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 154 Jonathan D Hyatt offer ?
Ps 154 Jonathan D Hyatt offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 154 Jonathan D Hyatt part of?
Ps 154 Jonathan D Hyatt is part of New York City Geographic District # 7 School District.
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