Serving 454 students in grades 3-8, Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than 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 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 3-8
- Enrollment: 454 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa's student population of 454 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
454 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa is 0.42, 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
#3776 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
73%
29%
Black
22%
16%
White
3%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
7%
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 206 Jose Celso Barbosa's ranking?
Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa is ranked #3776 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa?
454 students attend Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa?
Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa offer ?
Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa offers enrollment in grades 3-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa part of?
Ps 206 Jose Celso Barbosa is part of New York City Geographic District # 4 School District.
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