Serving 180 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 54 Detective Rafael Ramos 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 is 21-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 180 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 54 Samuel C. Barnes serves a 0.2 square mile area in Brooklyn, NY, with a typical drive to the school taking between 5 to 10 minutes. The average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone is 0.2 miles, extending up to 0.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 54 Detective Rafael Ramos's student population of 180 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
180 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Rankings
P.s. 54 Detective Rafael Ramos ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 54 Detective Rafael Ramos is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4015 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Asian
3%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Hispanic
49%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Black
39%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
White
3%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
Showing 2015–2024. View full 19-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 54 Detective Rafael Ramos's ranking?
P.s. 54 Detective Rafael Ramos is ranked #4015 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 54 Detective Rafael Ramos often compared to?
P.s. 54 Detective Rafael Ramosis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 67 Charles A Dorsey by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 54 Detective Rafael Ramos?
180 students attend P.s. 54 Detective Rafael Ramos.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of P.s. 54 Detective Rafael Ramos students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 54 Detective Rafael Ramos?
P.s. 54 Detective Rafael Ramos has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 54 Detective Rafael Ramos offer ?
P.s. 54 Detective Rafael Ramos offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 54 Detective Rafael Ramos part of?
P.s. 54 Detective Rafael Ramos is part of New York City Geographic District #13.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 54 Detective Rafael Ramos located?
P.s. 54 Detective Rafael Ramos is located in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 46 other public schools located in Bedford Stuyvesant.
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