Serving 493 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.S. 246 Poe Center 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 19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
P.S. 246 Poe Center 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. 246 Poe Center is 0.27, 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?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 246 Poe Center?
493 students attend P.S. 246 Poe Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of P.S. 246 Poe Center students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 246 Poe Center?
P.S. 246 Poe Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 246 Poe Center offer ?
P.S. 246 Poe Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 246 Poe Center part of?
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