Serving 507 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Harvey Austin School #97 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 11% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 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 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 507 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Harvey Austin School #97 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 Harvey Austin School #97 is 0.59, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Harvey Austin School #97?
507 students attend Harvey Austin School #97.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Harvey Austin School #97 students are Black, 25% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harvey Austin School #97?
Harvey Austin School #97 has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Harvey Austin School #97 offer ?
Harvey Austin School #97 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Harvey Austin School #97 part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 507 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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