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P.s. 159 vs. P.s. 32 State Street

Should you attend P.s. 159 or P.s. 32 State Street? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
P.s. 159
205-01 33rd Ave
Bayside, NY 11361
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
P.s. 32 State Street
171-11 35th Ave
Flushing, NY 11358
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

P.s. 159 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 542 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 159 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 76% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 836 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.s. 32 State Street ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
542 students
836 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 159 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 32 State Street over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 159.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 32 State Street.
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
58 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 159 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 32 State Street over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 159 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #26 School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 32 State Street with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #25 School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#728 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
#904 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 159, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 32 State Street, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
76%
(Top 20% in NY)
69%
(Top 30% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 159 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #26 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 32 State Street who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #25 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
68%
(Top 20% in NY)
65%
(Top 30% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 159 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #26 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 32 State Street who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #25 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 5% in NY)
90-94%
(Top 20% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 159 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #26 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 32 State Street who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #25 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of P.s. 159 by grade.
This chart displays the students of P.s. 32 State Street by grade.
Pre-K Students
30
-
Kindergarten Students
58
115
Grade 1 Students
80
123
Grade 2 Students
87
138
Grade 3 Students
92
137
Grade 4 Students
91
171
Grade 5 Students
104
149
Ungraded Students
-
3

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 159, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #26 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 32 State Street, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #25 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
59%
63%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 159, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #26 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 32 State Street, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #25 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
20%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 159, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #26 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 32 State Street, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #25 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 159, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #26 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 32 State Street, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #25 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
19%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 159, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #26 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 32 State Street, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #25 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 159, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #26 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 32 State Street, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #25 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.58
0.53
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 159, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #26 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 32 State Street, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #25 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
63%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 159, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #26 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 32 State Street, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #25 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 159, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #26 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 32 State Street, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #25 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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