Hamilton Heights School
Tel:
(212)862-9940
- Hamilton Heights School serves 207 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 11-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 50%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the New York state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the New York state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 56%.
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Hamilton Heights School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Hamilton Heights School's student population of 207 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 207 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Hamilton Heights School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Hamilton Heights School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
| Overall School Rank | #3541 out of 4,239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 11-19% | 50% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6-9% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 58% | 26% |
| Black | 20% | 17% |
| White | 15% | 44% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 63% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic # 6 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Hamilton Heights School is New Heights Academy Charter School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is New Heights Academy Charter School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is P.S. 153 Adam Clayton Powell (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- New York P.S. 153 Adam Clayton Powell Grades: PK-5 | 676 students
0.0 miles
1750 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10031
(212)927-8611 0.0 PK-5 676 - New York Global Community Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 441 students
0.1 miles
2350 5th Ave
New York, NY 10037
(646)360-2363 0.1 K-5 441 - New York New Heights Academy Charter School Charter School
Grades: 5-12 | 749 students
0.2 miles
1818 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10031
(212)283-5400 0.2 5-12 749 - New York High School Math Science And Engineering At Ccny Grades: 9-12 | 464 students
0.3 miles
240 Convent Ave
New York, NY 10031
(212)281-6490 0.3 9-12 464 - New York Ps/is 210 21st Century Academy Grades: PK-8 | 450 students
0.3 miles
501-503 W 152nd St
New York, NY 10031
(212)283-0012 0.3 PK-8 450
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