Serving 199 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 165 Ida Posner 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 20-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 199 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
P.s. 165 Ida Posner 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. 165 Ida Posner is 0.36, 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. 165 Ida Posner is ranked #3801 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 165 Ida Posner?
199 students attend P.s. 165 Ida Posner.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of P.s. 165 Ida Posner students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 165 Ida Posner?
P.s. 165 Ida Posner has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 165 Ida Posner offer ?
P.s. 165 Ida Posner offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 165 Ida Posner part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 199 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
