Serving 294 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 15 Jackie Robinson ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 294 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 15 Jackie Robinson serves an attendance zone of approximately 0.4 square miles in Springfield Gardens, NY, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive and an average distance of 0.5 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 0.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
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School Overview
P.s. 15 Jackie Robinson's student population of 294 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
294 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. 15 Jackie Robinson 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. 15 Jackie Robinson is 0.36, 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
#2447 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
79%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
39%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 19-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. 15 Jackie Robinson's ranking?
P.s. 15 Jackie Robinson is ranked #2447 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 15 Jackie Robinson often compared to?
P.s. 15 Jackie Robinsonis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 132 Ralph Bunche, Merrick Academy-queens Public Charter School, P.s. 156 Laurelton by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 15 Jackie Robinson?
294 students attend P.s. 15 Jackie Robinson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of P.s. 15 Jackie Robinson students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 15 Jackie Robinson?
P.s. 15 Jackie Robinson has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 15 Jackie Robinson offer ?
P.s. 15 Jackie Robinson offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 15 Jackie Robinson part of?
P.s. 15 Jackie Robinson is part of New York City Geographic District #29.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 15 Jackie Robinson located?
P.s. 15 Jackie Robinson is located in the St Albans neighborhood of Springfield Gardens, NY. There are 2 other public schools located in St Albans.
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