Serving 159 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 15 Roberto Clemente 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 35-39% (which is lower 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 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 159 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 15 Roberto Clemente serves an attendance zone in New York, NY, covering approximately 1.4 square miles. Families within this area typically have a driving distance of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 15 Roberto Clemente's student population of 159 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
159 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
P.s. 15 Roberto Clemente 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 Roberto Clemente is 0.58, 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
#3297 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
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)
40-59%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
61%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)67.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2008–2025. 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. 15 Roberto Clemente's ranking?
P.s. 15 Roberto Clemente is ranked #3297 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 15 Roberto Clemente often compared to?
P.s. 15 Roberto Clementeis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 20 Anna Silver, East Village Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% 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 Roberto Clemente?
159 students attend P.s. 15 Roberto Clemente.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of P.s. 15 Roberto Clemente students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 15 Roberto Clemente?
P.s. 15 Roberto Clemente has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 15 Roberto Clemente offer ?
P.s. 15 Roberto Clemente offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 15 Roberto Clemente part of?
P.s. 15 Roberto Clemente is part of New York City Geographic District # 1.
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