Serving 521 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 112 Dutch Kills 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 27% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to 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 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 521 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 112 DUTCH KILLS serves a compact attendance zone of approximately 0.3 square miles in Long Island City, NY, where most families can reach the school within a 5 to 10-minute drive. The furthest point of the zone is about 0.6 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 112 Dutch Kills's student population of 521 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
521 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Accept Responsibility. Be Respectful. Celebrate Diversity.
School Rankings
P.s. 112 Dutch Kills ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 112 Dutch Kills is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3042 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
17%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
53%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)70.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 112 Dutch Kills's ranking?
P.s. 112 Dutch Kills is ranked #3042 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 112 Dutch Kills often compared to?
P.s. 112 Dutch Killsis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 111 Jacob Blackwell, Ps/is 78 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 112 Dutch Kills?
521 students attend P.s. 112 Dutch Kills.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of P.s. 112 Dutch Kills students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 17% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 112 Dutch Kills?
P.s. 112 Dutch Kills has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 112 Dutch Kills offer ?
P.s. 112 Dutch Kills offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 112 Dutch Kills part of?
P.s. 112 Dutch Kills is part of New York City Geographic District #30.
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