Serving 389 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 153 Adam Clayton Powell 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 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 389 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 153 Adam Clayton Powell ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
P.s. 153 Adam Clayton Powell's student population of 389 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
389 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 153 Adam Clayton Powell ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 153 Adam Clayton Powell is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3989 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
73%
30%
Black
17%
16%
White
6%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 153 Adam Clayton Powell's ranking?
P.s. 153 Adam Clayton Powell is ranked #3989 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 153 Adam Clayton Powell often compared to?
P.s. 153 Adam Clayton Powellis often viewed alongside schools like William Lynch School, P.s. 192 Jacob H Schiff by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 153 Adam Clayton Powell?
389 students attend P.s. 153 Adam Clayton Powell.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of P.s. 153 Adam Clayton Powell students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 153 Adam Clayton Powell?
P.s. 153 Adam Clayton Powell has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 153 Adam Clayton Powell offer ?
P.s. 153 Adam Clayton Powell offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 153 Adam Clayton Powell part of?
P.s. 153 Adam Clayton Powell is part of New York City Geographic District # 6 School District.
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