Serving 112 students in grades 4-8, Ballet Tech/nyc Public School For Dance ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 112 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- 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
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Ballet Tech/nyc Public School For Dance's student population of 112 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
112 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
WHERE PUBLIC EDUCATION MEETS PROFESSIONAL DANCE INSTRUCTION
School Rankings
Ballet Tech/nyc Public School For Dance ranks within the top 10% of all 4,346 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 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#239 out of 4346 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
19%
10%
Hispanic
15%
31%
Black
19%
15%
White
36%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
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 #239 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ballet Tech/nyc Public School For Dance?
112 students attend Ballet Tech/nyc Public School For Dance.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Ballet Tech/nyc Public School For Dance students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% 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 Ballet Tech/nyc Public School For Dance?
Ballet Tech/nyc Public School For Dance has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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.
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