P.s. 56 Harry Eichler vs. P.s. 273
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 360 students in grades 2-5, P.s. 56 Harry Eichler 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 45% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 329 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 273 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
2-5
PK-5
Total Students
360 students
329 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
26 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2533 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1637 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
80-89%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
36
Kindergarten Students
-
46
Grade 1 Students
-
45
Grade 2 Students
96
52
Grade 3 Students
82
51
Grade 4 Students
88
50
Grade 5 Students
94
49
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
4%
5%
% Asian
25%
11%
% Hispanic
51%
76%
% Black
10%
3%
% White
8%
2%
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
84%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%