Serving 462 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Helen M Marshall School 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 is 41% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 462 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Helen M Marshall School's student population of 462 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
462 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Helen M Marshall School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Helen M Marshall School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3233 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
92%
31%
Black
3%
15%
White
1%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.6%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Helen M Marshall School's ranking?
Helen M Marshall School is ranked #3233 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Helen M Marshall School often compared to?
Helen M Marshall Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pioneer Academy, P.s. 92 Harry T Stewart Senior by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Helen M Marshall School?
462 students attend Helen M Marshall School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Helen M Marshall School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Helen M Marshall School?
Helen M Marshall School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Helen M Marshall School offer ?
Helen M Marshall School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Helen M Marshall School part of?
Helen M Marshall School is part of New York City Geographic District #24.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
My son loves this school, he loves all his teachers. He is the second year of this school. One day, he told me he wants to stay in the school forever. I was laughing about it.
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