Serving 830 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 830 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld's student population of 830 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
830 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3893 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
78%
29%
Black
20%
16%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld's ranking?
Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld is ranked #3893 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld often compared to?
Ps 70 Max Schoenfeldis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 110 Theodore Schoenfeld by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld?
830 students attend Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld?
Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld offer ?
Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld part of?
Ps 70 Max Schoenfeld is part of New York City Geographic District # 9 School District.
School Reviews
5 7/29/2020
This school was great honestly. It brings me back so many memories when I was in this school. It was a great school honestly. I mean yeah; we were at times a bit too much. But nonetheless I miss the old times. Man, time went by so fast now....
4 7/2/2020
I really liked this school, it was fun, and they were really nice. My favorite thing about it is they were really rewarding when u do something good, especially after school that was fun.
5 1/5/2019
i went to this school i liked it alot there was a pool i am in 8th grade right know itis december 17 2018 and soon im about to go to high school im righting an essay right know and im righting about ps70 i highly think kids will go to this school say hi to mr.loins for me
3 11/2/2018
I began my school journey at PS 70 back in 1968. I was there from Pre-K to 2nd grade. It is disappointing to the reviews (stats). I am studying to be a teacher and I would love to work at my old school. Things have changed but at the end of the day, it is about the students.
5 3/23/2009
I personally like this school. But i dont think some of the teachers meet the right standards to teach here.
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