Serving 445 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 11 Highbridge 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 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 445 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 11 Highbridge ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Ps 11 Highbridge's student population of 445 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
445 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 11 Highbridge ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 11 Highbridge is 0.42, 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
#3131 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
72%
29%
Black
26%
16%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
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 Ps 11 Highbridge's ranking?
Ps 11 Highbridge is ranked #3131 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 11 Highbridge often compared to?
Ps 11 Highbridgeis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 114 Luis Llorens Torres School, Lucero Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 11 Highbridge?
445 students attend Ps 11 Highbridge.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Ps 11 Highbridge students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 11 Highbridge?
Ps 11 Highbridge has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 11 Highbridge offer ?
Ps 11 Highbridge offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 11 Highbridge part of?
Ps 11 Highbridge is part of New York City Geographic District # 9 School District.
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