P.S. 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair
Tel:
(718)574-2333
- P.S. 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair serves 208 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-49% (which is lower 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the New York state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 56%.
Top Placements
P.S. 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair 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. 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair's student population of 208 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 208 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- P.S. 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of P.S. 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair is 0.35, which is less 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 | #1378 out of 4,239 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-49% | 50% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 47% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 9% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 26% |
| Black | 79% | 17% |
| White | 3% | 44% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 83% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic #16 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to P.S. 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair is Brooklyn High School For Law And Technology (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Excellence Boys Charter School Of Bedford Stuyvesant (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Excellence Boys Charter School Of Bedford Stuyvesant (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Brooklyn Brooklyn High School For Law And Technology Grades: 9-12 | 641 students
0.2 miles
1396 Broadway
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718)919-1256 0.2 9-12 641 - Brooklyn Excellence Boys Charter School Of Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 779 students
0.2 miles
225 Patchen Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718)638-1830 0.2 K-8 779 - Brooklyn Excellence Girls Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 1336 students
0.2 miles
794 Monroe St-3rd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718)638-1875 0.2 K-12 1336 - Brooklyn P.S. 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy Grades: PK-5 | 202 students
0.2 miles
794 Monroe St
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718)574-2381 0.2 PK-5 202 - Brooklyn Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 636 students
0.3 miles
856 Quincy St
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718)246-5681 0.3 K-8 636
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