P.S. 55 Henry M Boehm
Tel:
(718) 697-5200
P.S. 55 Henry M Boehm serves 602 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
P.S. 55 Henry M Boehm placed in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
P.S. 55 Henry M Boehm's student population of 602 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 602 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 47 teachers |
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School Comparison
P.S. 55 Henry M Boehm is ranked within the top 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of P.S. 55 Henry M Boehm is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1763 out of 4239 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 27% |
| Black | n/a | 17% |
| White | 84% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.28 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic District #31 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to P.S. 55 Henry M Boehm is Tottenville High School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is I.S. 24 Myra S Barnes (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is P.S. 8 Shirlee Solomon (1.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Staten Island P.S. 8 Shirlee Solomon Grades: PK-5 | 602 students
1.0 miles
112 Lindenwood Rd
Staten Island, NY 10308
(718) 356-2800 1.0 PK-5 602 - Staten Island I.S. 24 Myra S Barnes Grades: 6-8 | 1,264 student
1.1 miles
225 Cleveland Ave
Staten Island, NY 10308
(718) 982-4700 1.1 6-8 1,264 - Staten Island P.S. 36 J C Drumgoole Grades: PK-5 | 858 students
1.1 miles
255 Ionia Ave
Staten Island, NY 10312
(718) 984-1422 1.1 PK-5 858 - Staten Island P.S. 42 Eltingville Grades: PK-5 | 1,036 student
1.1 miles
380 Genesee Ave
Staten Island, NY 10312
(718) 984-3800 1.1 PK-5 1,036 - Staten Island P.S. 32 Gifford School Grades: PK-5 | 675 students
1.4 miles
32 Elverton Ave
Staten Island, NY 10308
(718) 984-1688 1.4 PK-5 675
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