Serving 629 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin 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 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower 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 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 629 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin's student population of 629 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
629 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin is 0.65, 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
#2688 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
51%
10%
Hispanic
23%
29%
Black
21%
16%
White
1%
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
82%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 159 Isaac Pitkin's ranking?
Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin is ranked #2688 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin often compared to?
Ps 159 Isaac Pitkinis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 214 Michael Friedsam, Ps 108 Sal Abbracciamento, Ps 202 Ernest S Jenkyns by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin?
629 students attend Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin students are Asian, 23% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin?
Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin offer ?
Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin part of?
Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin is part of New York City Geographic District #19 School District.
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