Serving 692 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ps 105 Bay School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 692 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Top 1% in NY)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 105 Bay School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ps 105 Bay School's student population of 692 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
692 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ps 105 Bay School is 0.53, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)14%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
36%
29%
Black
59%
16%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
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 schools are Ps 105 Bay School often compared to?
Ps 105 Bay Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Goldie Maple Academy, Ps 43 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% NY state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 105 Bay School?
692 students attend Ps 105 Bay School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Ps 105 Bay School students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 105 Bay School?
Ps 105 Bay School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 105 Bay School offer ?
Ps 105 Bay School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 105 Bay School part of?
Ps 105 Bay School is part of New York City Geographic District #27 School District.
School Reviews
5 2/10/2021
I worked here briefly, and the staff and principal are great! Very hard workers and I can tell they really care about the kids. The school has a lot of students and I loved the energy. Keep up the good work. The sky is the limit.
1 2/11/2020
Why do the kids not get fed lunch until time to go home! This is crazy! My child said kid are not focused to wake to learn and red eye with low energy to focus! No one address this issue. This is why all the kids are testing low on the test!
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