Serving 676 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 216 Arturo Toscanini ranks in the bottom 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 50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 676 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 216 Arturo Toscanini ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ps 216 Arturo Toscanini's student population of 676 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
676 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 216 Arturo Toscanini 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 216 Arturo Toscanini is 0.68, 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
#2197 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
29%
10%
Hispanic
21%
29%
Black
4%
16%
White
44%
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
73%
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 216 Arturo Toscanini's ranking?
Ps 216 Arturo Toscanini is ranked #2197 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 216 Arturo Toscanini often compared to?
Ps 216 Arturo Toscaniniis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 215 Morris H Weiss, Ps 238 Anne Sullivan by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 216 Arturo Toscanini?
676 students attend Ps 216 Arturo Toscanini.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Ps 216 Arturo Toscanini students are White, 29% of students are Asian, 21% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 216 Arturo Toscanini?
Ps 216 Arturo Toscanini has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 216 Arturo Toscanini offer ?
Ps 216 Arturo Toscanini offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 216 Arturo Toscanini part of?
Ps 216 Arturo Toscanini is part of New York City Geographic District #21 School District.
In what neighborhood is Ps 216 Arturo Toscanini located?
Ps 216 Arturo Toscanini is located in the Gravesend neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 11 other public schools located in Gravesend.
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