Serving 841 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ps 153 Maspeth Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 841 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 153 Maspeth Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Ps 153 Maspeth Elementary School's student population of 841 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
841 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 153 Maspeth Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 153 Maspeth Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#1071 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
13%
10%
Hispanic
45%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
39%
41%
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
61%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps 153 Maspeth Elementary School's ranking?
Ps 153 Maspeth Elementary School is ranked #1071 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 153 Maspeth Elementary School often compared to?
Ps 153 Maspeth Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 58 School Of Heroes, Ace For Scholars At The Geraldine Ferraro Campus by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 153 Maspeth Elementary School?
841 students attend Ps 153 Maspeth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Ps 153 Maspeth Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 153 Maspeth Elementary School?
Ps 153 Maspeth Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 153 Maspeth Elementary School offer ?
Ps 153 Maspeth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 153 Maspeth Elementary School part of?
Ps 153 Maspeth Elementary School is part of New York City Geographic District #24 School District.
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