Serving 630 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ps 207 Rockwood Park 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 is 49% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 630 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ps 207 Rockwood Park's student population of 630 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
630 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 207 Rockwood Park ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 207 Rockwood Park is 0.50, 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
#1594 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
20%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
68%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps 207 Rockwood Park's ranking?
Ps 207 Rockwood Park is ranked #1594 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 207 Rockwood Park often compared to?
Ps 207 Rockwood Parkis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 146 Howard Beach, Ps 232 Lindenwood by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 207 Rockwood Park?
630 students attend Ps 207 Rockwood Park.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Ps 207 Rockwood Park students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 207 Rockwood Park?
Ps 207 Rockwood Park has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 207 Rockwood Park offer ?
Ps 207 Rockwood Park offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 207 Rockwood Park part of?
Ps 207 Rockwood Park is part of New York City Geographic District #27 School District.
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