P.S. 163 Alfred E Smith
Rank
: 7/
Top 50%10
Tel:
(212) 678-2854
P.S. 163 Alfred E Smith serves 563 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
P.S. 163 Alfred E Smith 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 67% (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 63% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) 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 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
P.S. 163 Alfred E Smith places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
P.S. 163 Alfred E Smith's student population of 563 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 563 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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School Comparison
P.S. 163 Alfred E Smith 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. 163 Alfred E Smith is 0.70, 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 | #1440 out of 4239 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 42% | 27% |
| Black | 16% | 17% |
| White | 31% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic District # 3 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to P.S. 163 Alfred E Smith is Edward A Reynolds West Side High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Community Action School-ms 258 (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- New York Community Action School-ms 258 Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 222 students10
0.2 miles
154 W 93rd St
New York, NY 10025
(212) 678-5888 0.2 6-8 222 - New York Edward A Reynolds West Side High School Alternative School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 408 students10
0.2 miles
140 W 102nd St
New York, NY 10025
(212) 678-7300 0.2 9-12 408 - New York Lafayette Academy Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 140 students10
0.2 miles
154 W 93rd St
New York, NY 10025
(212) 222-2857 0.2 6-8 140 - New York Middle School 250 West Side Collaborative Middle School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 180 students10
0.2 miles
735 W End Ave
New York, NY 10025
(212) 866-6313 0.2 6-8 180 - New York P.S. 333 Manhattan School For Children Math: 65% | Reading: 76%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-8 | 755 students10
0.2 miles
154 W 93rd St
New York, NY 10025
(212) 222-1450 0.2 K-8 755
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