P.S. 77 Lower Lab School
Tel:
(212) 427-2798
P.S. 77 Lower Lab School serves 357 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (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 ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
P.S. 77 Lower Lab School placed in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
P.S. 77 Lower Lab School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
P.S. 77 Lower Lab School's student population of 357 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 357 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
P.S. 77 Lower Lab School is ranked within the top 5% 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. 77 Lower Lab School is 0.63, 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 | #117 out of 4239 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥95% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥95% | 52% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 13:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 31% | 9% |
Hispanic | 6% | 27% |
Black | n/a | 17% |
White | 51% | 43% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 12% | 3% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.71 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 5% | 51% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 1% | 5% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | New York City Geographic District # 2 School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to P.S. 77 Lower Lab School is Life Sciences Secondary School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is P.S. 198 Isador E Ida Straus (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- New York P.S. 198 Isador E Ida Straus Grades: PK-5 | 461 students
0.0 miles
1700 3rd Ave
New York, NY 10128
(212) 289-3702 0.0 PK-5 461 - New York Life Sciences Secondary School Grades: 6-12 | 573 students
0.2 miles
320 E 96th St
New York, NY 10128
(212) 348-1694 0.2 6-12 573 - New York East Side Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 449 students
0.3 miles
331 E 91st St
New York, NY 10028
(212) 360-0114 0.3 6-8 449 - New York Judith S Kaye High School Grades: 9-12 | 56 students
0.3 miles
321 E 96th St
New York, NY 10128
(212) 369-1509 0.3 9-12 56 - New York P.S. 527 East Side School For Social Action Grades: K-5 | 384 students
0.3 miles
323 E 91st St
New York, NY 10128
(212) 828-2710 0.3 K-5 384
School Reviews
5 This is a great school. Kids are challenged all the time and they develope excellent analylitcal skills from a very youn age. The chess club is one of the best in New York. - Posted by Parent - Howard |
2 This is supposed a good school with high test scores, but really all they do is screen for smart four-year-olds. The teaching is unexceptional. We pay for extra tutoring for our child so we know he's actually learning something. - Posted by Parent - smith |
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