P.S. 63 Old South
P.S. 63 Old South serves 1,223 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (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 51% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
P.S. 63 Old South 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 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
P.S. 63 Old South places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
P.S. 63 Old South's student population of 1,223 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 1,223 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 81 teachers |
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School Comparison
P.S. 63 Old South 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. 63 Old South is 0.66, 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 | #2236 out of 4239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | 4% | 1% |
| Asian | 32% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 48% | 27% |
| Black | 5% | 17% |
| White | 7% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | 3% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 77% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic District #27 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to P.S. 63 Old South is Robert H Goddard High School For Community Arts 7 & Technology (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Junior High School 202 Robert H Goddard (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Ozone Park Junior High School 202 Robert H Goddard Grades: 6-8 | 1,099 student
0.4 miles
138-30 Lafayette St
Ozone Park, NY 11417
(718) 848-0001 0.4 6-8 1,099 - Ozone Park Middle School 137 America's School Of Heroes Grades: 6-8 | 1,888 student
0.4 miles
109-15 98th St
Ozone Park, NY 11417
(718) 659-0471 0.4 6-8 1,888 - Ozone Park Robert H Goddard High School For Community Arts 7 & Technology Grades: 9-12 | 620 students
0.4 miles
138-30 Lafayette St
Ozone Park, NY 11417
(718) 848-8357 0.4 9-12 620 - Ozone Park John Adams High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,270 students
0.5 miles
101-01 Rockaway Blvd
Ozone Park, NY 11417
(718) 322-0500 0.5 9-12 2,270 - Ozone Park Junior High School 210 Elizabeth Blackwell Grades: 6-8 | 1,881 student
0.5 miles
93-11 101st Ave
Ozone Park, NY 11416
(718) 845-5942 0.5 6-8 1,881
School Reviews
| 5 P.S 063 Are , Great teachers, great community, and great principal. Have had a very positive experience at this school, for both of my kids, through all grades. - Posted by Parent - Sara |
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