Serving 313 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 132 Ralph Bunche 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ps 132 Ralph Bunche's student population of 313 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
313 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 132 Ralph Bunche ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 132 Ralph Bunche is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2291 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
7%
29%
Black
89%
16%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps 132 Ralph Bunche's ranking?
Ps 132 Ralph Bunche is ranked #2291 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 132 Ralph Bunche often compared to?
Ps 132 Ralph Buncheis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 15 Jackie Robinson, Ps 176 Cambria Heights by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 132 Ralph Bunche?
313 students attend Ps 132 Ralph Bunche.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Ps 132 Ralph Bunche students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 132 Ralph Bunche?
Ps 132 Ralph Bunche has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 132 Ralph Bunche offer ?
Ps 132 Ralph Bunche offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 132 Ralph Bunche part of?
Ps 132 Ralph Bunche is part of New York City Geographic District #29 School District.
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