Serving 224 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 192 Jacob H Schiff 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 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 192 Jacob H Schiff serves a 0.2 square mile area in New York, NY, where most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is approximately 0.5 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 192 Jacob H Schiff's student population of 224 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
224 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Good, better, best. Never let it rest until your good is better, and your better is best.
School Rankings
P.s. 192 Jacob H Schiff 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. 192 Jacob H Schiff is 0.13, 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
#3272 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
93%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)59.8%
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 (22-23)
2%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Leo And Lea
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 192 Jacob H Schiff's ranking?
P.s. 192 Jacob H Schiff is ranked #3272 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 192 Jacob H Schiff often compared to?
P.s. 192 Jacob H Schiffis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 153 Adam Clayton Powell, P.s. 30 Hernandez/hughes by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 192 Jacob H Schiff?
224 students attend P.s. 192 Jacob H Schiff.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of P.s. 192 Jacob H Schiff students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 192 Jacob H Schiff?
P.s. 192 Jacob H Schiff has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 192 Jacob H Schiff offer ?
P.s. 192 Jacob H Schiff offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 192 Jacob H Schiff part of?
P.s. 192 Jacob H Schiff is part of New York City Geographic District # 6.
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