Serving 528 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Tag Young Scholars ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 91% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 98% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 528 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 91% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 98% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tag Young Scholars ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Tag Young Scholars's student population of 528 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
528 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tag Young Scholars ranks within the top 5% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tag Young Scholars is 0.71, 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
#167 out of 4093 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
98%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
48%
10%
Hispanic
13%
29%
Black
11%
16%
White
18%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
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 Tag Young Scholars's ranking?
Tag Young Scholars is ranked #167 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
91% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 98% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Tag Young Scholars?
528 students attend Tag Young Scholars.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Tag Young Scholars students are Asian, 18% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tag Young Scholars?
Tag Young Scholars has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Tag Young Scholars offer ?
Tag Young Scholars offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tag Young Scholars part of?
Tag Young Scholars is part of New York City Geographic District # 4 School District.
School Reviews
5 6/15/2020
This school teaches those kids that are academically advanced and gifted. Music, sports and advanced math are some of their subjects to mention some. I love how my son is always ahead of the game in comparison with other students from different schools.
5 9/20/2018
I am a student at this school and I am moving up to 6th grade (it is the summer now) and I love this school. I was in this school since I was in kindergarten and now i am almost about to enter middle school, they have taught a lot to me. Well Done!
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