Serving 372 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School Of Multimedia 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). 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 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 372 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School Of Multimedia's student population of 372 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
372 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School Of Multimedia 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 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School Of Multimedia is 0.32, 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
#3562 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
9%
29%
Black
82%
16%
White
1%
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
74%
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 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School Of Multimedia's ranking?
Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School Of Multimedia is ranked #3562 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School Of Multimedia often compared to?
Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School Of Multimediais often viewed alongside schools like Jermaine L Green Stem Institute In Queens by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School Of Multimedia?
372 students attend Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School Of Multimedia.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School Of Multimedia students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School Of Multimedia?
Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School Of Multimedia has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School Of Multimedia offer ?
Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School Of Multimedia offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School Of Multimedia part of?
Ps 80 Thurgood Marshall Magnet School Of Multimedia is part of New York City Geographic District #28 School District.
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