Serving 486 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, John Street School ranks in the top 50% 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 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Street School's student population of 486 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
486 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John Street School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Street School is 0.60, 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
#1624 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
10%
Hispanic
24%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
57%
41%
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
9%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Street School's ranking?
John Street School is ranked #1624 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are John Street School often compared to?
John Street Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Polk Street School, Washington Street School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend John Street School?
486 students attend John Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of John Street School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Street School?
John Street School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does John Street School offer ?
John Street School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John Street School part of?
John Street School is part of Franklin Square Union Free School District.
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