P.S. 23 Richmondtown
Tel:
(718) 351-1155
P.S. 23 Richmondtown serves 562 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
P.S. 23 Richmondtown placed in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
P.S. 23 Richmondtown's student population of 562 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2020) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 562 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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School Comparison
P.S. 23 Richmondtown is ranked within the top 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of P.S. 23 Richmondtown is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1348 out of 4239 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 6% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 27% |
| Black | 1% | 17% |
| White | 75% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic District #31 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to P.S. 23 Richmondtown is Staten Island Technical High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is P.S. 37 (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is P.S. 50 Frank Hankinson (0.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Staten Island P.S. 50 Frank Hankinson Grades: PK-5 | 773 students
0.8 miles
200 Adelaide Ave
Staten Island, NY 10306
(718) 987-0396 0.8 PK-5 773 - Staten Island Staten Island Technical High School Vocational School
Grades: 9-12 | 1,320 student
0.9 miles
485 Clawson St
Staten Island, NY 10306
(718) 667-3222 0.9 9-12 1,320 - Staten Island Stephanie A Vierno School Grades: PK-5 | 678 students
1.2 miles
216 Clawson St
Staten Island, NY 10306
(718) 351-6777 1.2 PK-5 678 - Staten Island Barbara Esselborn School Grades: PK-5 | 830 students
1.3 miles
330 Durant Ave
Staten Island, NY 10308
(718) 987-8020 1.3 PK-5 830
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