Serving 405 students in grades 3-8, P.s. 206 Jose Celso Barbosa 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% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 3-8
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 206 Jose Celso Barbosa ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
P.s. 206 Jose Celso Barbosa's student population of 405 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
405 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 206 Jose Celso Barbosa 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 P.s. 206 Jose Celso Barbosa is 0.41, 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
#3917 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
74%
30%
Black
20%
16%
White
4%
40%
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
92%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 206 Jose Celso Barbosa's ranking?
P.s. 206 Jose Celso Barbosa is ranked #3917 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 206 Jose Celso Barbosa?
405 students attend P.s. 206 Jose Celso Barbosa.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of P.s. 206 Jose Celso Barbosa students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 206 Jose Celso Barbosa?
P.s. 206 Jose Celso Barbosa has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 206 Jose Celso Barbosa offer ?
P.s. 206 Jose Celso Barbosa offers enrollment in grades 3-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 206 Jose Celso Barbosa part of?
P.s. 206 Jose Celso Barbosa is part of New York City Geographic District # 4 School District.
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