Serving 185 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Star Ps 63 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 <50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 185 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Star Ps 63 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Star Ps 63's student population of 185 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
185 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Star Ps 63 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 Star Ps 63 is 0.53, 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
#2611 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
55%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
10%
![This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Star Ps 63 and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Star Ps 63 and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/asian_islander_ethnicity/57000/56549/star-ps-63-chart-VvqhbS.png)
Hispanic
65%
29%
![This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Star Ps 63 and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Star Ps 63 and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/57000/56549/star-ps-63-chart-MfP5TT.png)
Black
20%
16%
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White
8%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NY. This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NY.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/57000/56549/star-ps-63-chart-Iy232r.png)
![This chart display the diversity score of Star Ps 63 and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the diversity score of Star Ps 63 and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/57000/56549/star-ps-63-chart-XlWDrX.png)
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Star Ps 63's ranking?
Star Ps 63 is ranked #2611 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Star Ps 63 often compared to?
Star Ps 63is often viewed alongside schools like Ps 15 Roberto Clemente by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Star Ps 63?
185 students attend Star Ps 63.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Star Ps 63 students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Star Ps 63?
Star Ps 63 has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Star Ps 63 offer ?
Star Ps 63 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Star Ps 63 part of?
Star Ps 63 is part of New York City Geographic District # 1 School District.
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