Serving 426 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, P.s. 116 Mary Lindley Murray ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 116 Mary Lindley Murray serves a 0.9 square mile area in New York, NY, with most of its students living within a 5-10 minute drive, typically about 0.5 miles from the school. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is approximately 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 116 Mary Lindley Murray's student population of 426 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
426 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
P.s. 116 Mary Lindley Murray ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 116 Mary Lindley Murray is 0.74, which is more 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
#1026 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
14%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
37%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
30%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55.6%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. 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. 116 Mary Lindley Murray's ranking?
P.s. 116 Mary Lindley Murray is ranked #1026 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 116 Mary Lindley Murray often compared to?
P.s. 116 Mary Lindley Murrayis often viewed alongside schools like River School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 116 Mary Lindley Murray?
426 students attend P.s. 116 Mary Lindley Murray.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of P.s. 116 Mary Lindley Murray students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 116 Mary Lindley Murray?
P.s. 116 Mary Lindley Murray has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 116 Mary Lindley Murray offer ?
P.s. 116 Mary Lindley Murray offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 116 Mary Lindley Murray part of?
P.s. 116 Mary Lindley Murray is part of New York City Geographic District # 2.
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