Ps 376 vs. Ps 234 Independence School
Should I attend Ps 376 or Ps 234 Independence School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Ps 376 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Ps 234 Independence School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 475 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ps 376 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 80-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 456 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ps 234 Independence School 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 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
475 students
456 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#392 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#436 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
75-79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
88
103
Grade 1 Students
60
73
Grade 2 Students
82
82
Grade 3 Students
89
74
Grade 4 Students
80
70
Grade 5 Students
74
54
Ungraded Students
2
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
9%
% Hispanic
81%
11%
% Black
8%
2%
% White
6%
70%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
8%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.34
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
10%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
