P.S. 290 Manhattan New School
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(212)734-7127
- P.S. 290 Manhattan New School serves 591 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 85% (which is higher than the New York state average of 50%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 87% (which is higher than the New York state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 56%.
School Overview
- P.S. 290 Manhattan New School's student population of 591 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 591 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- P.S. 290 Manhattan New School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of P.S. 290 Manhattan New School is 0.45, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
| Overall School Rank | #901 out of 4,239 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85% | 50% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 87% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 11% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 26% |
| Black | 1% | 17% |
| White | 73% | 44% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 7% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to P.S. 290 Manhattan New School is Richard R Green High School Of Teaching (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Junior High School 167 Robert F Wagner (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Junior High School 167 Robert F Wagner (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- New York Junior High School 167 Robert F Wagner Grades: 6-8 | 1351 students
0.3 miles
220 E 76th St
New York, NY 10021
(212)535-8610 0.3 6-8 1351 - New York P.S. 158 Baylard Taylor Grades: PK-5 | 775 students
0.3 miles
1458 York Ave
New York, NY 10021
(212)744-6562 0.3 PK-5 775 - New York Richard R Green High School Of Teaching Grades: 9-12 | 532 students
0.3 miles
26 Broadway
New York, NY 10004
(646)826-8174 0.3 9-12 532 - New York Eleanor Roosevelt High School Grades: 9-12 | 544 students
0.4 miles
411 E 76th St
New York, NY 10021
(212)772-1220 0.4 9-12 544 - New York P.S. 169 Robert F Kennedy Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 380 students
0.4 miles
110 E 88th St
New York, NY 10028
(212)348-6140 0.4 K-12 380
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