Serving 334 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 151 Mary D Carter 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 151 Mary D Carter serves a 0.5 square mile attendance zone located in Woodside, NY, with a typical drive to the school taking about 5-10 minutes and the furthest edge of the zone being approximately 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 151 Mary D Carter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
P.s. 151 Mary D Carter's student population of 334 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
334 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 151 Mary D Carter 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. 151 Mary D Carter is 0.68, 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
#2473 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
17%
10%
Hispanic
50%
31%
Black
20%
15%
White
10%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)60.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 151 Mary D Carter's ranking?
P.s. 151 Mary D Carter is ranked #2473 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 151 Mary D Carter often compared to?
P.s. 151 Mary D Carteris often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 11 Kathryn Phelan by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 151 Mary D Carter?
334 students attend P.s. 151 Mary D Carter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of P.s. 151 Mary D Carter students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 17% of students are Asian, 10% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 151 Mary D Carter?
P.s. 151 Mary D Carter has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 151 Mary D Carter offer ?
P.s. 151 Mary D Carter offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 151 Mary D Carter part of?
P.s. 151 Mary D Carter is part of New York City Geographic District #30.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
Went to Parent Teacher Conferences last week. Love the teacher, not much to say about the school except that my children have yet to visit the beautiful library. Such a waste. We will be looking at other schools for next year, one that lets the children visit the library regularly.
5 10/10/2025
I am so blessed to have my children in such an amazing school. They have a principal who truly loves and knows her students. The teachers are amazing and hard working. I can not believe how much my daughter can read and write for a 1st grader. I am blessed to be in such an amazing school.
5 10/10/2025
I was a concerned parent at first due to my children needs, but was put at ease right away and helped with more than what I can ask. I am so blessed to have my children in such an amazing school who's staff is truly remarkable. They have a principal who truly loves and knows her students. The teachers are amazing and hard working.
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