P.S. 153 Adam Clayton Powell
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(212)927-8611
- P.S. 153 Adam Clayton Powell serves 676 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 36% (which is lower than the New York state average of 50%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 38% (which is lower than the New York state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 56%.
Top Placements
P.S. 153 Adam Clayton Powell places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- P.S. 153 Adam Clayton Powell's student population of 676 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 676 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- P.S. 153 Adam Clayton Powell's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of P.S. 153 Adam Clayton Powell is 0.41, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
| Overall School Rank | #3153 out of 4,239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 50% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 |
 | ||
| Asian | 2% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 74% | 26% |
| Black | 21% | 17% |
| White | 3% | 44% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.38 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 79% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic # 6 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school to P.S. 153 Adam Clayton Powell is New Heights Academy Charter School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Hamilton Heights School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- New York Hamilton Heights School Grades: K-5 | 207 students
0.0 miles
1750 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10031
(212)862-9940 0.0 K-5 207 - New York Global Community Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 441 students
0.1 miles
2350 5th Ave
New York, NY 10037
(646)360-2363 0.1 K-5 441 - New York New Heights Academy Charter School Charter School
Grades: 5-12 | 749 students
0.2 miles
1818 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10031
(212)283-5400 0.2 5-12 749 - New York High School Math Science And Engineering At Ccny Grades: 9-12 | 464 students
0.3 miles
240 Convent Ave
New York, NY 10031
(212)281-6490 0.3 9-12 464 - New York Ps/is 210 21st Century Academy Grades: PK-8 | 450 students
0.3 miles
501-503 W 152nd St
New York, NY 10031
(212)283-0012 0.3 PK-8 450
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