Serving 252 students in grades Kindergarten-8, P.S. 50 Vito Marcantonio 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 10-14% (which was lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the New York state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
252 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)10-14%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20-24%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
57%
31%
Black
40%
15%
White
1%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 50 Vito Marcantonio?
252 students attend P.S. 50 Vito Marcantonio.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of P.S. 50 Vito Marcantonio students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.S. 50 Vito Marcantonio?
P.S. 50 Vito Marcantonio has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 50 Vito Marcantonio offer ?
P.S. 50 Vito Marcantonio offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is P.S. 50 Vito Marcantonio part of?
P.S. 50 Vito Marcantonio is part of New York City Geographic District # 4.
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