Serving 272 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 279 Herman Schreiber ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to 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 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 272 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
P.s. 279 Herman Schreiber ranks within the top 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. 279 Herman Schreiber 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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 279 Herman Schreiber?
272 students attend P.s. 279 Herman Schreiber.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of P.s. 279 Herman Schreiber students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 279 Herman Schreiber?
P.s. 279 Herman Schreiber has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 279 Herman Schreiber offer ?
P.s. 279 Herman Schreiber offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 279 Herman Schreiber part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 272 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
