Serving 542 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Randolph Holder School Of Social Justice 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% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (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 Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 542 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 253 serves a compact area in Far Rockaway, NY, encompassing approximately 0.3 square miles and typically within a 5-10 minute drive, with most students living within 0.3 miles of the school. The furthest point of the attendance zone is about 0.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Randolph Holder School Of Social Justice's student population of 542 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
542 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Randolph Holder School Of Social Justice 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 Randolph Holder School Of Social Justice is 0.50, 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
#4075 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
64%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
30%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Randolph Holder School Of Social Justice's ranking?
Randolph Holder School Of Social Justice is ranked #4075 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Randolph Holder School Of Social Justice often compared to?
Randolph Holder School Of Social Justiceis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 197 Ocean School, P.s. 43 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Randolph Holder School Of Social Justice?
542 students attend Randolph Holder School Of Social Justice.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Randolph Holder School Of Social Justice students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Randolph Holder School Of Social Justice?
Randolph Holder School Of Social Justice has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Randolph Holder School Of Social Justice offer ?
Randolph Holder School Of Social Justice offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Randolph Holder School Of Social Justice part of?
Randolph Holder School Of Social Justice is part of New York City Geographic District #27.
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