Serving 269 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (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 82% 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: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell's student population of 269 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
269 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell ranks within the top 30% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell is 0.68, 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
#855 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
50%
10%
Hispanic
20%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
18%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 205 Alexander Graham Bell's ranking?
Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell is ranked #855 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell often compared to?
Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bellis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 203 Oakland Gardens by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell?
269 students attend Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell students are Asian, 20% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell?
Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell offer ?
Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell part of?
Ps 205 Alexander Graham Bell is part of New York City Geographic District #26 School District.
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