Serving 376 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 16 John J Driscoll 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 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 376 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
P.s. 16 John J Driscoll 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. 16 John J Driscoll is 0.55, 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 16 John J Driscoll?
376 students attend P.s. 16 John J Driscoll.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of P.s. 16 John J Driscoll students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 16 John J Driscoll?
P.s. 16 John J Driscoll has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 16 John J Driscoll offer ?
P.s. 16 John J Driscoll offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 16 John J Driscoll part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 376 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
