P.S. 153 Maspeth Elementary School
Rank
: 6/
Top 50%10
Tel:
(718) 821-7850
P.S. 153 Maspeth Elementary School serves 1,211 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
P.S. 153 Maspeth Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
P.S. 153 Maspeth Elementary School's student population of 1,211 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 1,211 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 73 teachers |
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School Comparison
P.S. 153 Maspeth Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of P.S. 153 Maspeth Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1818 out of 4239 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 10% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 44% | 27% |
| Black | 1% | 17% |
| White | 43% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 62% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic District #24 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to P.S. 153 Maspeth Elementary School is Grover Cleveland High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is P.S. 9 (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is P.S. 71 Forest (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Ridgewood P.S. 71 Forest Math: 37% | Reading: 41%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 757 students10
0.4 miles
62-85 Forest Ave
Ridgewood, NY 11385
(718) 821-7772 0.4 PK-5 757 - Ridgewood Grover Cleveland High School Math: 80% | Reading: 86%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 1,751 student10
0.5 miles
21-27 Himrod St
Ridgewood, NY 11385
(718) 381-9600 0.5 9-12 1,751 - Maspeth P.S. 9 Special Education School Grades: K-8 | 625 students
0.5 miles
58-74 57th St
Maspeth, NY 11378
(718) 456-7105 0.5 K-8 625 - Ridgewood I.S. 93 Ridgewood Math: 35% | Reading: 45%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,094 student10
0.7 miles
66-56 Forest Ave
Ridgewood, NY 11385
(718) 821-4882 0.7 6-8 1,094 - Ridgewood Learners And Leaders Math: 57% | Reading: 52%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 617 students10
0.9 miles
378 Seneca Ave
Ridgewood, NY 11385
(718) 366-1061 0.9 PK-5 617
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