Serving 64 students inquire with school, P.S. 42 Occupational Training Center ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
The diversity score of P.S. 42 Occupational Training Center is 0.66, 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?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 42 Occupational Training Center?
64 students attend P.S. 42 Occupational Training Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of P.S. 42 Occupational Training Center students are Black, 25% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 42 Occupational Training Center?
P.S. 42 Occupational Training Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What school district is P.S. 42 Occupational Training Center part of?
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