Ps/is 178 Holliswood vs. Ps 173 Fresh Meadows
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Ps 173 Fresh Meadows ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 504 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ps/is 178 Holliswood 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 50-54% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 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 59% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 897 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 173 Fresh Meadows 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 80-84% (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 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-5
Total Students
504 students
897 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
62 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1581 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#753 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
80-84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
45
35
Kindergarten Students
52
131
Grade 1 Students
46
145
Grade 2 Students
41
141
Grade 3 Students
40
150
Grade 4 Students
58
145
Grade 5 Students
59
147
Grade 6 Students
47
-
Grade 7 Students
62
-
Grade 8 Students
54
-
Ungraded Students
-
3
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
20%
60%
% Hispanic
11%
14%
% Black
6%
1%
% White
60%
22%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
