Serving 218 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Maurice Sendak Community School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 218 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maurice Sendak Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Maurice Sendak Community School's student population of 218 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
218 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Maurice Sendak Community School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maurice Sendak Community 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
#392 out of 4093 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
12%
10%
Hispanic
13%
29%
Black
7%
16%
White
60%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Maurice Sendak Community School's ranking?
Maurice Sendak Community School is ranked #392 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Maurice Sendak Community School often compared to?
Maurice Sendak Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 39 Henry Bristow, Ps 321 William Penn by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Maurice Sendak Community School?
218 students attend Maurice Sendak Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Maurice Sendak Community School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maurice Sendak Community School?
Maurice Sendak Community School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Maurice Sendak Community School offer ?
Maurice Sendak Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Maurice Sendak Community School part of?
Maurice Sendak Community School is part of New York City Geographic District #15 School District.
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