Serving 685 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 84 Lillian Weber ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 685 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 84 Lillian Weber serves a compact area of approximately 0.2 square miles in New York, NY, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 84 Lillian Weber ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
P.s. 84 Lillian Weber's student population of 685 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
685 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 84 Lillian Weber ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 84 Lillian Weber is 0.65, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#524 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
30%
31%
Black
10%
15%
White
50%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 84 Lillian Weber's ranking?
P.s. 84 Lillian Weber is ranked #524 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 84 Lillian Weber often compared to?
P.s. 84 Lillian Weberis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 163 Alfred E Smith by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 84 Lillian Weber?
685 students attend P.s. 84 Lillian Weber.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of P.s. 84 Lillian Weber students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 84 Lillian Weber?
P.s. 84 Lillian Weber has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 84 Lillian Weber offer ?
P.s. 84 Lillian Weber offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 84 Lillian Weber part of?
P.s. 84 Lillian Weber is part of New York City Geographic District # 3.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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