Serving 383 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 165 Robert E Simon ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (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 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 383 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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P.S. 165 Robert E Simon ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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P.S. 165 Robert E Simon's student population of 383 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
383 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
P.S. 165 Robert E Simon ranks within the top 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 Robert E Simon is 0.68, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1664 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
48%
29%
Black
16%
16%
White
25%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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P.S. 165 Robert E Simon is ranked #1664 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 165 Robert E Simon often compared to?
P.S. 165 Robert E Simonis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 163 Alfred E Smith, P.S. 145 Bloomingdale School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 165 Robert E Simon?
383 students attend P.S. 165 Robert E Simon.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of P.S. 165 Robert E Simon students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 165 Robert E Simon?
P.S. 165 Robert E Simon has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 165 Robert E Simon offer ?
P.S. 165 Robert E Simon offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 165 Robert E Simon part of?
P.S. 165 Robert E Simon is part of New York City Geographic District # 3 School District.
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Hi..im looking for my Teacher Mrs, Morales..She taught me when i was in New york..i was studying at public school 165..please help me
Review P.S. 165 Robert E Simon. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
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