P.S. 114 Ryder Elementary School
P.S. 114 Ryder Elementary School serves 518 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
P.S. 114 Ryder Elementary School placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
P.S. 114 Ryder Elementary School's student population of 518 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 518 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
P.S. 114 Ryder Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of P.S. 114 Ryder Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3072 out of 4239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 52% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 1% | 9% |
Hispanic | 10% | 27% |
Black | 83% | 17% |
White | 5% | 43% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.71 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 76% | 51% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 4% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | New York City Geographic District #18 School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to P.S. 114 Ryder Elementary School is High School For Innovation In Advertising And Media (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Explore Excel Charter School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Brooklyn Explore Excel Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 541 students
0.0 miles
1077 Remsen Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 303-3245 0.0 K-8 541 - Brooklyn Canarsie Ascend Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 680 students
0.4 miles
9719 Flatlands Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 907-0153 0.4 K-5 680 - Brooklyn I.S. 68 I.S.aac Bildersee Grades: 6-8 | 347 students
0.5 miles
956 E 82nd St
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 241-4800 0.5 6-8 347 - Brooklyn High School For Innovation In Advertising And Media Grades: 9-12 | 253 students
0.6 miles
1600 Rockaway Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 290-8760 0.6 9-12 253
School Reviews
5 Sad to see the academic slide. I am an alumnus. I hope and pray that conditions and grades improve for each and every student there. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Alumnus |
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