Serving 368 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 48 Po Michael J Buczek 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 368 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 48 PO MICHAEL J BUCZEK serves a compact attendance zone of approximately 0.1 square miles in New York, NY, with a typical drive time of 5-10 minutes to reach the school and the furthest edge of the zone located about 0.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 48 Po Michael J Buczek's student population of 368 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
368 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings
P.s. 48 Po Michael J Buczek ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 48 Po Michael J Buczek is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3906 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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Hispanic
89%
31%
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Black
2%
15%
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White
7%
39%
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Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
55%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 48 Po Michael J Buczek's ranking?
P.s. 48 Po Michael J Buczek is ranked #3906 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 48 Po Michael J Buczek often compared to?
P.s. 48 Po Michael J Buczekis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 152 Dyckman Valley by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 48 Po Michael J Buczek?
368 students attend P.s. 48 Po Michael J Buczek.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of P.s. 48 Po Michael J Buczek students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 48 Po Michael J Buczek?
P.s. 48 Po Michael J Buczek has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 48 Po Michael J Buczek offer ?
P.s. 48 Po Michael J Buczek offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 48 Po Michael J Buczek part of?
P.s. 48 Po Michael J Buczek is part of New York City Geographic District # 6.
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