P.S. 45 Clarence Witherspoon
Tel:
(718) 480-2500
P.S. 45 Clarence Witherspoon serves 324 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
P.S. 45 Clarence Witherspoon placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
P.S. 45 Clarence Witherspoon places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
P.S. 45 Clarence Witherspoon's student population of 324 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 324 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
P.S. 45 Clarence Witherspoon is ranked within the bottom 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. 45 Clarence Witherspoon is 0.51, 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 | #3653 out of 4239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | 4% | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 21% | 27% |
| Black | 67% | 17% |
| White | 2% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 85% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic District #27 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to P.S. 45 Clarence Witherspoon is August Martin High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is York Early College Academy (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is P.S. 223 Lyndon B Johnson (0.1 miles away)
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- Jamaica P.S. 223 Lyndon B Johnson Grades: PK-5 | 559 students
0.1 miles
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(718) 558-2900 0.1 PK-5 559 - Jamaica August Martin High School Grades: 9-12 | 328 students
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Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 528-2920 0.3 9-12 328 - Jamaica New Visions Chtr High School-adv Ma/sci Iv Charter School
Grades: 9-11 | 371 students
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156-10 Baisley Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 525-2041 0.3 9-11 371 - Jamaica Voyages Prep-south Queens Grades: 9-12 | 291 students
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