Serving 216 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair 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 30-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% 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: 216 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
P.s. 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair 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. 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair is 0.49, 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. 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair is ranked #3115 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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair?
216 students attend P.s. 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of P.s. 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair?
P.s. 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair offer ?
P.s. 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 216 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
