Serving 588 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 220 Edward Mandel 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 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher 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 66% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 588 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 220 Edward Mandel ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ps 220 Edward Mandel's student population of 588 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
588 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 220 Edward Mandel 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 220 Edward Mandel 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
#1624 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
31%
10%
Hispanic
26%
29%
Black
6%
16%
White
34%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
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 220 Edward Mandel's ranking?
Ps 220 Edward Mandel is ranked #1624 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 220 Edward Mandel often compared to?
Ps 220 Edward Mandelis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School, Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway, Ps 101 School In The Gardens by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 220 Edward Mandel?
588 students attend Ps 220 Edward Mandel.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Ps 220 Edward Mandel students are White, 31% of students are Asian, 26% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 220 Edward Mandel?
Ps 220 Edward Mandel has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 220 Edward Mandel offer ?
Ps 220 Edward Mandel offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 220 Edward Mandel part of?
Ps 220 Edward Mandel is part of New York City Geographic District #28 School District.
School Reviews
2 2/14/2015
My child has been in this school for five years, since kindergarten. There are many pros and cons to this school.
Pros
- most teachers show concern for the welfare of their students and are friendly and approachable
- school has non-academic classes, such as arts, music, and gym available to all students of all grades
Cons
- office staff is about as unfriendly as it gets; they ignore you when you walk in and then act like you disrupted them from something important
- leadership/mgmt is terrible; when all's well, they are sweet; when issues are brought to their attention, they try to sweep it under the rug and pretend nothing happened.
- not all teachers are properly licensed for what they are teaching; ie. g&t, special ed, etc
- parent coordinators switch every other year; the newest one speaks to parents very loudly as if we were all deaf or as if we were kids
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