Serving 491 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 55 Maure 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 45-49% (which is approximately equal to 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 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
P.s. 55 Maure 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. 55 Maure is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
P.s. 55 Maure is ranked #2096 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 55 Maure often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% 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. 55 Maure?
491 students attend P.s. 55 Maure.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of P.s. 55 Maure students are American Indian, 29% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 55 Maure?
P.s. 55 Maure has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
This school is great my daughter goes to this school they learn you in a fun way it's a safe school everyone is respectful and nice.
- Posted by Parent - Ann singh
59/30/2014
I believe that ps55queens is a very great and respectful and safe school.The teachers are nice and respectful.You get to play outside in the spring and summer.We sometimes have a drama club where do a play.Ps55 Queens is a great school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - alana
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