Serving 140 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Stem Institute Of Manhattan 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 21-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 140 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The STEM Institute of Manhattan serves a compact area in New York, NY, encompassing approximately 0.1 square miles. Families within this zone typically live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest distance to the edge of the zone being about 0.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stem Institute Of Manhattan's student population of 140 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
140 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Campus Size
1 acre
School Motto
All children are capable of success…NO EXCEPTIONS!
School Rankings
Stem Institute Of Manhattan 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 Stem Institute Of Manhattan is 0.56, 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
#4015 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
39%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
54%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stem Institute Of Manhattan's ranking?
Stem Institute Of Manhattan is ranked #4015 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Stem Institute Of Manhattan?
140 students attend Stem Institute Of Manhattan.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Stem Institute Of Manhattan students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stem Institute Of Manhattan?
Stem Institute Of Manhattan has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Stem Institute Of Manhattan offer ?
Stem Institute Of Manhattan offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Stem Institute Of Manhattan part of?
Stem Institute Of Manhattan is part of New York City Geographic District # 3.
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