P.S. 55 Maure
P.S. 55 Maure serves 514 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (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 48% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
P.S. 55 Maure placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
P.S. 55 Maure places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
P.S. 55 Maure's student population of 514 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 514 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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School Comparison
P.S. 55 Maure is ranked within the bottom 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 Maure is 0.74, which is more 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 | #2270 out of 4239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | 20% | 1% |
| Asian | 40% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 25% | 27% |
| Black | 8% | 17% |
| White | 2% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | 4% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.74 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 76% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic District #28 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 Maure is Epic High School North (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Queens Gateway To Health Sciences Secondary School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is P.S. 161 Arthur Ashe School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- South Richmond Hill P.S. 161 Arthur Ashe School Grades: PK-5 | 702 students
0.4 miles
101-33 124th St
South Richmond Hill, NY 11419
(718) 441-5493 0.4 PK-5 702 - Jamaica P.S. 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 802 students
0.5 miles
143-26 101st Ave
Jamaica, NY 11435
(718) 526-5336 0.5 PK-5 802 - Richmond Hill Epic High School North Grades: 9-12 | 386 students
0.7 miles
94-25 117th St
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
(718) 570-8230 0.7 9-12 386 - Richmond Hill P.S. 54 Hillside Grades: K-5 | 565 students
0.7 miles
86-02 127th St
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
(718) 849-0962 0.7 K-5 565
School Reviews
| 5 This school is great my daughter goes to this school they learn you in a fun way it's a safe school everyone is respectful and nice. - Posted by Parent - Ann singh |
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