Serving 527 students in grades Kindergarten-8, P.s. 161 Pedro Albizu Campos 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 28% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 527 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 161 Pedro Albizu Campos serves a compact area of approximately 0.1 square miles in New York, NY, where most families are within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, and the furthest zone edge is about 0.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 161 Pedro Albizu Campos's student population of 527 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
527 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
P.s. 161 Pedro Albizu Campos 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. 161 Pedro Albizu Campos is 0.37, 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
#3620 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
77%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)69.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 161 Pedro Albizu Campos's ranking?
P.s. 161 Pedro Albizu Campos is ranked #3620 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 161 Pedro Albizu Campos?
527 students attend P.s. 161 Pedro Albizu Campos.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of P.s. 161 Pedro Albizu Campos students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 161 Pedro Albizu Campos?
P.s. 161 Pedro Albizu Campos has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 161 Pedro Albizu Campos offer ?
P.s. 161 Pedro Albizu Campos offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 161 Pedro Albizu Campos part of?
P.s. 161 Pedro Albizu Campos is part of New York City Geographic District # 5.
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