Serving 611 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 159 Isaac Pitkin 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 41% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 611 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
P.s. 159 Isaac Pitkin 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 P.s. 159 Isaac Pitkin is 0.61, 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?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 159 Isaac Pitkin?
611 students attend P.s. 159 Isaac Pitkin.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of P.s. 159 Isaac Pitkin students are Asian, 26% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 159 Isaac Pitkin?
P.s. 159 Isaac Pitkin has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 159 Isaac Pitkin offer ?
P.s. 159 Isaac Pitkin offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 159 Isaac Pitkin part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 611 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
