Serving 727 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs ranks in the top 50% 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 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (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 63% 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: 727 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs's student population of 727 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
727 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs 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/is 187 Hudson Cliffs is 0.62, 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
#1471 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
49%
29%
Black
4%
16%
White
37%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs's ranking?
Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs is ranked #1471 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs often compared to?
Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffsis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 152 Dyckman Valley by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs?
727 students attend Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs?
Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs offer ?
Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs part of?
Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs is part of New York City Geographic District # 6 School District.
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