Ps 19 Asher Levy (Closed 2023)

185 1st Ave
New York, NY 10003
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 176 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 19 Asher Levy 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 was 50-59% (which was higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
176 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
#1460 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
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50-59%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ps 19 Asher Levy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ps 19 Asher Levy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥80%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ps 19 Asher Levy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
5%
10%
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Hispanic
57%
29%
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Black
18%
16%
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White
11%
40%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.63
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ps 19 Asher Levy's ranking?
Ps 19 Asher Levy is ranked #1460 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 19 Asher Levy?
176 students attend Ps 19 Asher Levy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Ps 19 Asher Levy students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 19 Asher Levy?
Ps 19 Asher Levy has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 19 Asher Levy offer ?
Ps 19 Asher Levy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 19 Asher Levy part of?

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