Serving 583 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 131 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is equal to the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
P.S. 131 ranks within the top 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. 131 is 0.58, 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.
P.S. 131 is ranked #1820 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 131 often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 131?
583 students attend P.S. 131.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of P.S. 131 students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 131?
P.S. 131 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 131 offer ?
P.S. 131 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
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