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P.s. 50 Frank Hankinson vs. P.s. 23 Richmondtown

Should you attend P.s. 50 Frank Hankinson or P.s. 23 Richmondtown? 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. 50 Frank Hankinson
200 Adelaide Ave
Staten Island, NY 10306
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
P.s. 23 Richmondtown
30 Natick St
Staten Island, NY 10306
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

P.s. 50 Frank Hankinson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

P.s. 23 Richmondtown ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 715 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 50 Frank Hankinson ranks in the top 10% 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 85% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 597 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 23 Richmondtown ranks in the top 20% 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 72% (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 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
715 students
597 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 50 Frank Hankinson 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. 23 Richmondtown over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 50 Frank Hankinson.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 23 Richmondtown.
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
42 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 50 Frank Hankinson 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. 23 Richmondtown over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 50 Frank Hankinson with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #31 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. 23 Richmondtown with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #31 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

#422 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 10%)
#734 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 50 Frank Hankinson, 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. 23 Richmondtown, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
85%
(Top 20% in NY)
69%
(Top 30% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 50 Frank Hankinson who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #31 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. 23 Richmondtown who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #31 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
79%
(Top 10% in NY)
72%
(Top 20% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 50 Frank Hankinson who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #31 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. 23 Richmondtown who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #31 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. 50 Frank Hankinson who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #31 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. 23 Richmondtown who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #31 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. 50 Frank Hankinson by grade.
This chart displays the students of P.s. 23 Richmondtown by grade.
Pre-K Students
49
36
Kindergarten Students
99
87
Grade 1 Students
107
101
Grade 2 Students
117
112
Grade 3 Students
134
88
Grade 4 Students
109
92
Grade 5 Students
100
81

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 50 Frank Hankinson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #31 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. 23 Richmondtown, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #31 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
32%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 50 Frank Hankinson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #31 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. 23 Richmondtown, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #31 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
17%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 50 Frank Hankinson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #31 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. 23 Richmondtown, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #31 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
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 50 Frank Hankinson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #31 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 Black at P.s. 23 Richmondtown, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #31 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% White
46%
60%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 50 Frank Hankinson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #31 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. 23 Richmondtown, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #31 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. 50 Frank Hankinson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #31 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. 23 Richmondtown, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #31 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.66
0.58
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 50 Frank Hankinson, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #31 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. 23 Richmondtown, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #31 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
52%
37%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 50 Frank Hankinson, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #31 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. 23 Richmondtown, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #31 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
3%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 50 Frank Hankinson, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #31 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. 23 Richmondtown, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #31 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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