Serving 556 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 159 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 76% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher 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.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
P.S. 159 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. 159 is 0.56, 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. 159 is ranked #728 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 159 often compared to?
P.S. 159is often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 130 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 159?
556 students attend P.S. 159.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of P.S. 159 students are Asian, 19% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 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?
P.S. 159 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 offer ?
P.S. 159 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
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