Serving 130 students in grades 4-8, Ballet Tech/nyc Public School For Dance ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher 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 68% 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)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 130 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ballet Tech/nyc Public School For Dance ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ballet Tech/nyc Public School For Dance's student population of 130 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
130 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ballet Tech/nyc Public School For Dance ranks within the top 20% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ballet Tech/nyc Public School For Dance is 0.79, which is more 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
#436 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
21%
10%
Hispanic
18%
29%
Black
16%
16%
White
32%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ballet Tech/nyc Public School For Dance's ranking?
Ballet Tech/nyc Public School For Dance is ranked #436 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ballet Tech/nyc Public School For Dance?
130 students attend Ballet Tech/nyc Public School For Dance.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Ballet Tech/nyc Public School For Dance students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ballet Tech/nyc Public School For Dance?
Ballet Tech/nyc Public School For Dance has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ballet Tech/nyc Public School For Dance offer ?
Ballet Tech/nyc Public School For Dance offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ballet Tech/nyc Public School For Dance part of?
Ballet Tech/nyc Public School For Dance is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.
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