Serving 485 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 34 John Harvard 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 41% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower 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 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 485 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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P.S. 34 John Harvard ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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P.S. 34 John Harvard's student population of 485 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
485 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
P.S. 34 John Harvard 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. 34 John Harvard is 0.65, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2768 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
18%
10%
Hispanic
22%
29%
Black
52%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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P.S. 34 John Harvard is ranked #2768 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 34 John Harvard?
485 students attend P.S. 34 John Harvard.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of P.S. 34 John Harvard students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 34 John Harvard?
P.S. 34 John Harvard has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 34 John Harvard offer ?
P.S. 34 John Harvard offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 34 John Harvard part of?
P.S. 34 John Harvard is part of New York City Geographic District #29 School District.
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