Ps 205 Clarion vs. Ps 247
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 1,162 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 205 Clarion 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 71% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 753 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ps 247 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 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
1,162 students
753 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
57 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1158 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#964 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
70-74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
54
-
Kindergarten Students
187
122
Grade 1 Students
181
133
Grade 2 Students
179
109
Grade 3 Students
168
118
Grade 4 Students
197
137
Grade 5 Students
167
132
Ungraded Students
29
2
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
58%
57%
% Hispanic
25%
14%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
16%
27%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.58
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
65%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
