Serving 567 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone 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 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 567 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone 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
Diversity
School Overview
Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone's student population of 567 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
567 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone ranks within the top 20% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone is 0.67, 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
#448 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
18%
10%
Hispanic
29%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
47%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
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 85 Judge Charles Vallone's ranking?
Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone is ranked #448 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone often compared to?
Ps 85 Judge Charles Valloneis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 122 Mamie Fay, 30th Avenue School (G & T Citywide) by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone?
567 students attend Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone?
Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone offer ?
Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone part of?
Ps 85 Judge Charles Vallone is part of New York City Geographic District #30 School District.
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