Serving 1,016 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 63 Old South 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 44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than 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 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
P.S. 63 Old South 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. 63 Old South 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 63 Old South?
1,016 students attend P.S. 63 Old South.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of P.S. 63 Old South students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Asian, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 63 Old South?
P.S. 63 Old South has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 63 Old South offer ?
P.S. 63 Old South offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 63 Old South part of?
P.S 063 Are , Great teachers, great community, and great principal. Have had a very positive experience at this school, for both of my kids, through all grades.
- Posted by Parent - Sara
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