P.S. 16 Wakefield
P.S. 16 Wakefield serves 358 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower 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 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
P.S. 16 Wakefield placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
P.S. 16 Wakefield places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
P.S. 16 Wakefield's student population of 358 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 358 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
P.S. 16 Wakefield is ranked within the bottom 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. 16 Wakefield is 0.65, 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 | #3332 out of 4239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | 9% | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 35% | 27% |
| Black | 47% | 17% |
| White | 2% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 90% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic District #11 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to P.S. 16 Wakefield is Yonkers Montessori Academy (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Matilda Avenue School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bronx Matilda Avenue School Grades: K-2 | 124 students
0.1 miles
4520 Matilda Ave
Bronx, NY 10470
(718) 325-4360 0.1 K-2 124 - Yonkers Yonkers Montessori Academy Magnet School
Grades: PK-12 | 1,388 student
0.6 miles
160 Woodlawn Ave
Yonkers, NY 10704
(914) 376-8540 0.6 PK-12 1,388 - Bronx P.S. 19 Judith K Weiss Grades: K-8 | 511 students
0.7 miles
4318 Katonah Ave
Bronx, NY 10470
(718) 324-1924 0.7 K-8 511 - Mount Vernon Grimes School Grades: K-6 | 387 students
0.8 miles
58 S 10th Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
(914) 665-5020 0.8 K-6 387
School Reviews
| 5 The new Principle knows almost every child's name and greets and chats with the children. He visits every class every day. - Posted by Parent - Mom |
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