Serving 710 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.S. 247 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher 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 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
P.S. 247 ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.S. 247 is 0.56, 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. 247 is ranked #763 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 247 often compared to?
P.S. 247is often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 205 Clarion by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 247?
710 students attend P.S. 247.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of P.S. 247 students are Asian, 23% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 247?
P.S. 247 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 247 offer ?
P.S. 247 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
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