P.S. 81 Jean Paul Richter
P.S. 81 Jean Paul Richter serves 688 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is lower 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 39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
P.S. 81 Jean Paul Richter 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 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
P.S. 81 Jean Paul Richter's student population of 688 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 688 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 50 teachers |
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School Comparison
P.S. 81 Jean Paul Richter 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. 81 Jean Paul Richter is 0.26, 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 | #2761 out of 4239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 86% | 27% |
| Black | 2% | 17% |
| White | 7% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 82% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic District #24 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. 81 Jean Paul Richter is All City Leadership Secondary School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Learners And Leaders (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Ridgewood Learners And Leaders Grades: PK-5 | 617 students
0.3 miles
378 Seneca Ave
Ridgewood, NY 11385
(718) 366-1061 0.3 PK-5 617 - Brooklyn P.S. 86 Irvington Grades: K-5 | 379 students
0.3 miles
220 Irving Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 574-0252 0.3 K-5 379 - Brooklyn All City Leadership Secondary School Grades: 6-12 | 435 students
0.4 miles
321 Palmetto St
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 246-6500 0.4 6-12 435 - Brooklyn Academy For Environmental Leadership Grades: 9-12 | 272 students
0.5 miles
400 Irving Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 381-7100 0.5 9-12 272 - Brooklyn Academy Of Urban Planning And Engineering Grades: 9-12 | 202 students
0.5 miles
400 Irving Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 381-7100 0.5 9-12 202
School Reviews
| 5 I went to this school 2 years ago.I am class of 2010.I go to a middle school now. The school was so-so, the teachers were nice and mean. Miss. Gonzalez was a monster:(. Some of the stafff screamed for noe reason. However the tris were fun. 5th grade was especially fun. Miss Dimond is the most funnest AP ive had everyone loves her and you will too. Gud luck i say to everyone going there :) - Posted by Student/Alumni - erili |
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