Serving 943 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.s. 160 William T Sampson ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher 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 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 943 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 70% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 61% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
P.s. 160 William T Sampson ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 160 William T Sampson is 0.24, 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. 160 William T Sampson is ranked #999 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 160 William T Sampson?
943 students attend P.s. 160 William T Sampson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of P.s. 160 William T Sampson students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 160 William T Sampson?
P.s. 160 William T Sampson has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 160 William T Sampson offer ?
P.s. 160 William T Sampson offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 160 William T Sampson part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 943 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 70% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 61% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
