Serving 262 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 2 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 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 262 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 2 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ps 2's student population of 262 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
262 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 2 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 2 is 0.71, 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
#4093 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
26%
29%
Black
43%
16%
White
13%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
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 is Ps 2's ranking?
Ps 2 is ranked #4093 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 2?
262 students attend Ps 2.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Ps 2 students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 2?
Ps 2 has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 2 offer ?
Ps 2 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 2 part of?
Ps 2 is part of Troy City School District.
School Reviews
5 11/9/2010
Teachers need to be of a certain breed to teach at school two.These teachers are hard workers and deserve credit along with the principal. Building is in immaculate condition.
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