Serving 414 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ps/is 210 21st Century Academy 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 50-59% (which is lower 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.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 414 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps/is 210 21st Century Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ps/is 210 21st Century Academy's student population of 414 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
414 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps/is 210 21st Century Academy 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/is 210 21st Century Academy is 0.06, 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
#2952 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
97%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
n/a
41%
Hawaiian
2%
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
88%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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/is 210 21st Century Academy's ranking?
Ps/is 210 21st Century Academy is ranked #2952 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 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps/is 210 21st Century Academy?
414 students attend Ps/is 210 21st Century Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Ps/is 210 21st Century Academy students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps/is 210 21st Century Academy?
Ps/is 210 21st Century Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps/is 210 21st Century Academy offer ?
Ps/is 210 21st Century Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps/is 210 21st Century Academy part of?
Ps/is 210 21st Century Academy is part of New York City Geographic District # 6 School District.
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