Serving 139 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.s. 159 Luis Mumoz Marin Biling 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 139 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-79% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
P.s. 159 Luis Mumoz Marin Biling 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 Luis Mumoz Marin Biling is 0.22, 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 is P.s. 159 Luis Mumoz Marin Biling's ranking?
P.s. 159 Luis Mumoz Marin Biling is ranked #3805 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 159 Luis Mumoz Marin Biling?
139 students attend P.s. 159 Luis Mumoz Marin Biling.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of P.s. 159 Luis Mumoz Marin Biling students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 159 Luis Mumoz Marin Biling?
P.s. 159 Luis Mumoz Marin Biling has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 159 Luis Mumoz Marin Biling offer ?
P.s. 159 Luis Mumoz Marin Biling offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 159 Luis Mumoz Marin Biling part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 139 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-79% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
