P.S. 52
Tel:
(718)528-2238
- P.S. 52 serves 485 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 20% (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% (which is lower than the New York state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 56%.
School Overview
- P.S. 52's student population of 485 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 485 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- P.S. 52's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of P.S. 52 is 0.32, 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 | #3400 out of 4,239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 50% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 47% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
 | ||
| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 26% |
| Black | 82% | 17% |
| White | 1% | 44% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.39 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 61% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #29 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to P.S. 52 is Excelsior Preparatorty High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Collaborative Arts Middle School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is P.S. 251 (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Springfield Gardens P.S. 251 Grades: PK-5 | 355 students
0.4 miles
144-51 Arthur St
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718)276-2745 0.4 PK-5 355 - Springfield Gardens Collaborative Arts Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 328 students
0.5 miles
145-00 Springfield Blvd
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718)977-6181 0.5 6-8 328 - Springfield Gardens Community Voices Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 313 students
0.5 miles
145-00 Springfield Blvd
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718)977-6180 0.5 6-8 313 - Springfield Gardens Excelsior Preparatorty High School Grades: 9-12 | 477 students
0.7 miles
143-10 Springfield Blvd
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718)525-6507 0.7 9-12 477 - Springfield Gardens George Washington Carver High School For The Sciences Grades: 9-12 | 483 students
0.7 miles
143-10 Springfield Blvd
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718)525-6439 0.7 9-12 483
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