P.S. 215 Lucretia Mott (Closed 2016)

535 Briar Pl
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 64 students in grades 5, P.S. 215 Lucretia Mott 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 10-14% (which was lower than the New York state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the New York state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5
Total Students
64 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
(14-15)
10-14%
48%
(14-15)
≤10%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
58%
30%
Black
37%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 215 Lucretia Mott?
64 students attend P.S. 215 Lucretia Mott.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of P.S. 215 Lucretia Mott students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 215 Lucretia Mott?
P.S. 215 Lucretia Mott has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 215 Lucretia Mott offer ?
P.S. 215 Lucretia Mott offers enrollment in grades 5
What school district is P.S. 215 Lucretia Mott part of?

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