P.s. 7 Samuel Stern

160 E 120th St
New York, NY 10035
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 348 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, P.s. 7 Samuel Stern 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 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).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 348 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : PS 7 Samuel Stern serves a compact area in New York, NY, covering approximately 0.1 square miles, with most homes located within a 5-10 minute drive to the school and the furthest edge only 0.2 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

P.s. 7 Samuel Stern's student population of 348 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 48% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
348 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

P.s. 7 Samuel Stern 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. 7 Samuel Stern is 0.49, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#3745 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

20-24%
52%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

30-34%
49%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

40-49%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
10%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
66%
31%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

Black
28%
15%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

White
3%
39%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
97%
0.49

Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
87.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
55%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%

Showing 2009–2021. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is P.s. 7 Samuel Stern's ranking?
P.s. 7 Samuel Stern is ranked #3745 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 7 Samuel Stern?
348 students attend P.s. 7 Samuel Stern.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of P.s. 7 Samuel Stern students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 7 Samuel Stern?
P.s. 7 Samuel Stern has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 7 Samuel Stern offer ?
P.s. 7 Samuel Stern offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 7 Samuel Stern part of?
P.s. 7 Samuel Stern is part of New York City Geographic District # 4.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 348 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : PS 7 Samuel Stern serves a compact area in New York, NY, covering approximately 0.1 square miles, with most homes located within a 5-10 minute drive to the school and the furthest edge only 0.2 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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