Serving 355 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ps 169 Bay Terrace ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 355 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 169 Bay Terrace ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Ps 169 Bay Terrace's student population of 355 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
355 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 169 Bay Terrace ranks within the top 20% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 169 Bay Terrace is 0.71, 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
#728 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
39%
10%
Hispanic
24%
29%
Black
4%
16%
White
29%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 169 Bay Terrace's ranking?
Ps 169 Bay Terrace is ranked #728 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 169 Bay Terrace?
355 students attend Ps 169 Bay Terrace.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Ps 169 Bay Terrace students are Asian, 29% of students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 169 Bay Terrace?
Ps 169 Bay Terrace has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 169 Bay Terrace offer ?
Ps 169 Bay Terrace offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 169 Bay Terrace part of?
Ps 169 Bay Terrace is part of New York City Geographic District #25 School District.
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