Serving 394 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, P.s. 96 Joseph Lanzetta 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 14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 394 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 96 Joseph Lanzetta serves a compact attendance zone of approximately 0.1 square miles in New York, NY, with an average distance of 0.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 0.4 miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school from various points within the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 96 Joseph Lanzetta's student population of 394 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
394 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
P.s. 96 Joseph Lanzetta ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 96 Joseph Lanzetta is 0.37, 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
#4164 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
78%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)83%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
3%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 96 Joseph Lanzetta's ranking?
P.s. 96 Joseph Lanzetta is ranked #4164 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 96 Joseph Lanzetta?
394 students attend P.s. 96 Joseph Lanzetta.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of P.s. 96 Joseph Lanzetta students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 96 Joseph Lanzetta?
P.s. 96 Joseph Lanzetta has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 96 Joseph Lanzetta offer ?
P.s. 96 Joseph Lanzetta offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 96 Joseph Lanzetta part of?
P.s. 96 Joseph Lanzetta is part of New York City Geographic District # 4.
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