Serving 456 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 152 Dyckman Valley 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 456 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 152 Dyckman Valley serves a 0.3 square mile area in New York, NY, with a typical drive to the school taking about 5-10 minutes, and the furthest edge of the attendance zone located approximately 0.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 152 Dyckman Valley's student population of 456 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
456 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1927
School Calendar
School Rankings
P.s. 152 Dyckman Valley 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. 152 Dyckman Valley is 0.27, 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
#3887 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
85%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)56.6%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. 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. 152 Dyckman Valley's ranking?
P.s. 152 Dyckman Valley is ranked #3887 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 152 Dyckman Valley often compared to?
P.s. 152 Dyckman Valleyis often viewed alongside schools like Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 152 Dyckman Valley?
456 students attend P.s. 152 Dyckman Valley.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of P.s. 152 Dyckman Valley students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 152 Dyckman Valley?
P.s. 152 Dyckman Valley has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 152 Dyckman Valley offer ?
P.s. 152 Dyckman Valley offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 152 Dyckman Valley part of?
P.s. 152 Dyckman Valley is part of New York City Geographic District # 6.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I attended PS 152 from 1955 to 1962. It was a great school and a lot of us scored very high on our state wide tests. The teachers were excellent, and I made many friends..
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