Serving 389 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.s. 527 East Side School For Social Action ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 389 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 527 East Side School For Social Action ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
P.s. 527 East Side School For Social Action's student population of 389 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
389 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 527 East Side School For Social Action ranks within the top 10% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 527 East Side School For Social Action is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#423 out of 4377 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
10%
Hispanic
16%
30%
Black
4%
16%
White
51%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 527 East Side School For Social Action's ranking?
P.s. 527 East Side School For Social Action is ranked #423 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 527 East Side School For Social Action often compared to?
P.s. 527 East Side School For Social Actionis often viewed alongside schools like Yorkville Community School, P.s. 6 Lillie D Blake, P.s. 290 Manhattan New School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 527 East Side School For Social Action?
389 students attend P.s. 527 East Side School For Social Action.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of P.s. 527 East Side School For Social Action students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 527 East Side School For Social Action?
P.s. 527 East Side School For Social Action has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 527 East Side School For Social Action offer ?
P.s. 527 East Side School For Social Action offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 527 East Side School For Social Action part of?
P.s. 527 East Side School For Social Action is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.
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