Serving 620 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 158 Bayard Taylor ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 620 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 33%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 78% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 79% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
P.s. 158 Bayard Taylor ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 158 Bayard Taylor is 0.52, 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?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 158 Bayard Taylor?
620 students attend P.s. 158 Bayard Taylor.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of P.s. 158 Bayard Taylor students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 158 Bayard Taylor?
P.s. 158 Bayard Taylor has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 158 Bayard Taylor offer ?
P.s. 158 Bayard Taylor offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 158 Bayard Taylor part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 620 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 33%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 78% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 79% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
