Serving 453 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 189 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
P.S. 189 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. 189 is 0.15, 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 189?
453 students attend P.S. 189.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of P.S. 189 students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 189?
P.S. 189 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 189 offer ?
P.S. 189 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
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