Serving 655 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 254 Dag Hammarskjold ranks in the top 30% 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 61% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
P.S. 254 Dag Hammarskjold ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.S. 254 Dag Hammarskjold is 0.52, 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?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 254 Dag Hammarskjold?
655 students attend P.S. 254 Dag Hammarskjold.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of P.S. 254 Dag Hammarskjold students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 254 Dag Hammarskjold?
P.S. 254 Dag Hammarskjold has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 254 Dag Hammarskjold offer ?
P.S. 254 Dag Hammarskjold offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 254 Dag Hammarskjold part of?
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