Serving 94 students in grades 4-5, P.S. 30 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 6-9% (which was lower than the New York state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the New York state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
94 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)6-9%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)10-14%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
7%
30%
Black
92%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%
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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% NY state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 30?
94 students attend P.S. 30.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of P.S. 30 students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.S. 30?
P.S. 30 has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 30 offer ?
P.S. 30 offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is P.S. 30 part of?
P.S. 30 is part of New York City Geographic District #28 School District.
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