Serving 578 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody 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 60-69% (which is approximately equal to 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 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 578 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody's student population of 578 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
578 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody 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 212 Lady Deborah Moody is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1845 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
34%
10%
Hispanic
37%
29%
Black
10%
16%
White
17%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 212 Lady Deborah Moody's ranking?
Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody is ranked #1845 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody often compared to?
Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moodyis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 97 Highlawn, Ps 215 Morris H Weiss 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 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody?
578 students attend Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Asian, 17% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody?
Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody offer ?
Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody part of?
Ps 212 Lady Deborah Moody is part of New York City Geographic District #21 School District.
School Reviews
5 6/30/2018
Looking forward to my kids going here.
2 5/21/2015
Rude staff, disgusting teachers. Great place for a child to go to school for weeks and not come home with any homework.
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