Serving 277 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ps 18 Park Terrace 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 28% (which is lower than the New York state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower 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 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 277 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 1% in NY)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 18 Park Terrace ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ps 18 Park Terrace's student population of 277 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
277 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ps 18 Park Terrace is 0.10, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)28%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)28%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
95%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
2%
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
88%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Ps 18 Park Terrace often compared to?
Ps 18 Park Terraceis often viewed alongside schools like Paula Hedbavny School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% NY state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 18 Park Terrace?
277 students attend Ps 18 Park Terrace.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Ps 18 Park Terrace students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 18 Park Terrace?
Ps 18 Park Terrace has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 18 Park Terrace offer ?
Ps 18 Park Terrace offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 18 Park Terrace part of?
Ps 18 Park Terrace is part of New York City Geographic District # 6 School District.
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