Serving 236 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 205 Alexander Graham Bell ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% 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: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 236 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 85%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
P.s. 205 Alexander Graham Bell ranks within the top 10% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 205 Alexander Graham Bell 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.
P.s. 205 Alexander Graham Bell is ranked #396 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 205 Alexander Graham Bell?
236 students attend P.s. 205 Alexander Graham Bell.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of P.s. 205 Alexander Graham Bell students are Asian, 20% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 205 Alexander Graham Bell?
P.s. 205 Alexander Graham Bell has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 205 Alexander Graham Bell offer ?
P.s. 205 Alexander Graham Bell offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 205 Alexander Graham Bell part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 236 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 85%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
