P.S. 2 Morrisania (Closed 2014)

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was lower than the New York state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the New York state average of 60%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (11-12)
49 students
Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
8 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
(11-12)
40-49%
69%
(11-12)
30-39%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(11-12)
n/a
1%
Asian
(11-12)
n/a
9%
Hispanic
(11-12)
57%
23%
Black
(11-12)
43%
18%
White
(11-12)
n/a
48%
Hawaiian
(11-12)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(11-12)
n/a
1%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (11-12)
88%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
6%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% NY state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 2 Morrisania?
49 students attend P.S. 2 Morrisania.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of P.S. 2 Morrisania students are Hispanic, and 43% of students are Black.
What school district is P.S. 2 Morrisania part of?
P.S. 2 Morrisania is part of New York City Geographic District # 9.

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