Serving 182 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 154 Harriet Tubman 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 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 182 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 154 Harriet Tubman serves a compact area of approximately 0.2 square miles in New York, NY, where most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 0.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 154 Harriet Tubman's student population of 182 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
182 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Calendar
School Rankings
P.s. 154 Harriet Tubman 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. 154 Harriet Tubman is 0.50, 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
#2926 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
32%
31%
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Black
63%
15%
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White
3%
39%
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Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)85.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 154 Harriet Tubman's ranking?
P.s. 154 Harriet Tubman is ranked #2926 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 154 Harriet Tubman often compared to?
P.s. 154 Harriet Tubmanis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 129 John H Finley by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 154 Harriet Tubman?
182 students attend P.s. 154 Harriet Tubman.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of P.s. 154 Harriet Tubman students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 154 Harriet Tubman?
P.s. 154 Harriet Tubman has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 154 Harriet Tubman offer ?
P.s. 154 Harriet Tubman offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 154 Harriet Tubman part of?
P.s. 154 Harriet Tubman is part of New York City Geographic District # 5.
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