Serving 715 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 60 Alice Austen 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 34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (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 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 715 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 60 Alice Austen ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ps 60 Alice Austen's student population of 715 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
715 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 60 Alice Austen 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 60 Alice Austen is 0.67, 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
#2908 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
19%
10%
Hispanic
28%
29%
Black
4%
16%
White
47%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps 60 Alice Austen's ranking?
Ps 60 Alice Austen is ranked #2908 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 60 Alice Austen often compared to?
Ps 60 Alice Austenis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 69 Daniel D Tompkins by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 60 Alice Austen?
715 students attend Ps 60 Alice Austen.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Ps 60 Alice Austen students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 60 Alice Austen?
Ps 60 Alice Austen has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 60 Alice Austen offer ?
Ps 60 Alice Austen offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 60 Alice Austen part of?
Ps 60 Alice Austen is part of New York City Geographic District #31 School District.
In what neighborhood is Ps 60 Alice Austen located?
Ps 60 Alice Austen is located in the Bulls Head neighborhood of Staten Island, NY. There are 1 other public schools located in Bulls Head.
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