P.S. 145 Andrew Jackson
P.S. 145 Andrew Jackson serves 581 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
P.S. 145 Andrew Jackson 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 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the New York state average of 54%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
P.S. 145 Andrew Jackson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
P.S. 145 Andrew Jackson's student population of 581 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
581 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 145 Andrew Jackson is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 4,228 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of P.S. 145 Andrew Jackson is 0.13, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3708 out of 4228 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
93%
27%
Black
5%
17%
White
1%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
School Reviews
5 7/19/2010
This school is very great for many reasons. I was there for 4 years and it was the greatest years spent. Having different actitivites and just making the school a great place to be. i very much disagree with any negative thoughts of the school. My opinion... havent been to the school...dont judge.
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