Serving 592 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ps 166 Richard Rogers School Of The Arts & Science ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 592 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 166 Richard Rogers School Of The Arts & Science ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Ps 166 Richard Rogers School Of The Arts & Science's student population of 592 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
592 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 166 Richard Rogers School Of The Arts & Science ranks within the top 5% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 166 Richard Rogers School Of The Arts & Science 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
#113 out of 4093 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
10%
Hispanic
14%
29%
Black
4%
16%
White
54%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 166 Richard Rogers School Of The Arts & Science's ranking?
Ps 166 Richard Rogers School Of The Arts & Science is ranked #113 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 166 Richard Rogers School Of The Arts & Science often compared to?
Ps 166 Richard Rogers School Of The Arts & Scienceis often viewed alongside schools like Anderson School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 166 Richard Rogers School Of The Arts & Science?
592 students attend Ps 166 Richard Rogers School Of The Arts & Science.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Ps 166 Richard Rogers School Of The Arts & Science students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 166 Richard Rogers School Of The Arts & Science?
Ps 166 Richard Rogers School Of The Arts & Science has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 166 Richard Rogers School Of The Arts & Science offer ?
Ps 166 Richard Rogers School Of The Arts & Science offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 166 Richard Rogers School Of The Arts & Science part of?
Ps 166 Richard Rogers School Of The Arts & Science is part of New York City Geographic District # 3 School District.
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