Serving 1,046 students in grades 6-8, I.s. 25 Adrien Block ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,046 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 87% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
I.s. 25 Adrien Block ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
I.s. 25 Adrien Block's student population of 1,046 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,046 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Year Founded
1904
School Rankings
I.s. 25 Adrien Block ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of I.s. 25 Adrien Block is 0.57, 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
#1172 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
59%
10%
Hispanic
29%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
8%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is I.s. 25 Adrien Block's ranking?
I.s. 25 Adrien Block is ranked #1172 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are I.s. 25 Adrien Block often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend I.s. 25 Adrien Block?
1,046 students attend I.s. 25 Adrien Block.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of I.s. 25 Adrien Block students are Asian, 29% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of I.s. 25 Adrien Block?
I.s. 25 Adrien Block has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does I.s. 25 Adrien Block offer ?
I.s. 25 Adrien Block offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is I.s. 25 Adrien Block part of?
I.s. 25 Adrien Block is part of New York City Geographic District #25 School District.
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