Serving 641 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 85 Great Expectations 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 13% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower 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.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 641 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 85 Great Expectations ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
P.S. 85 Great Expectations's student population of 641 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
641 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 85 Great Expectations 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 P.S. 85 Great Expectations is 0.46, 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
#4087 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
68%
29%
Black
29%
16%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.S. 85 Great Expectations's ranking?
P.S. 85 Great Expectations is ranked #4087 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 85 Great Expectations often compared to?
P.S. 85 Great Expectationsis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 8 Isaac Varian, Ps/is 54 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 85 Great Expectations?
641 students attend P.S. 85 Great Expectations.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of P.S. 85 Great Expectations students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 85 Great Expectations?
P.S. 85 Great Expectations has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 85 Great Expectations offer ?
P.S. 85 Great Expectations offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 85 Great Expectations part of?
P.S. 85 Great Expectations is part of New York City Geographic District #10 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 85 Great Expectations located?
P.S. 85 Great Expectations is located in the Fordham Heights neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 11 other public schools located in Fordham Heights.
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