Serving 454 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, David N Dinkins School 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 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 454 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
David N Dinkins School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
David N Dinkins School's student population of 454 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
454 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
David N Dinkins School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of David N Dinkins School is 0.68, 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
#2081 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
27%
10%
Hispanic
22%
29%
Black
45%
16%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is David N Dinkins School's ranking?
David N Dinkins School is ranked #2081 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are David N Dinkins School often compared to?
David N Dinkins Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 40 Samuel Huntington by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend David N Dinkins School?
454 students attend David N Dinkins School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of David N Dinkins School students are Black, 27% of students are Asian, 22% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 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 David N Dinkins School?
David N Dinkins School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does David N Dinkins School offer ?
David N Dinkins School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is David N Dinkins School part of?
David N Dinkins School is part of New York City Geographic District #28 School District.
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