P.S. 212 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 was 15-19% (which was lower than the New York state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the New York state average of 52%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (19-20)
185 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(19-20)1%
1%
Asian
(19-20)n/a
9%
Hispanic
(19-20)68%
27%
Black
(19-20)29%
17%
White
(19-20)2%
43%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
97%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 212?
185 students attend P.S. 212.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of P.S. 212 students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does P.S. 212 offer ?
P.S. 212 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is P.S. 212 part of?
P.S. 212 is part of New York City Geographic District #12.
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