Serving 199 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ps 315 Lab School 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 199 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 315 Lab School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Ps 315 Lab School's student population of 199 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
199 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 315 Lab School 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 315 Lab School is 0.33, 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
#3344 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
81%
29%
Black
12%
16%
White
3%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
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 315 Lab School's ranking?
Ps 315 Lab School is ranked #3344 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 315 Lab School?
199 students attend Ps 315 Lab School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Ps 315 Lab School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 315 Lab School?
Ps 315 Lab School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 315 Lab School offer ?
Ps 315 Lab School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 315 Lab School part of?
Ps 315 Lab School is part of New York City Geographic District #10 School District.
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