Serving 185 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 64 Robert Simon 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 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
P.S. 64 Robert Simon 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. 64 Robert Simon is 0.44, 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 64 Robert Simon?
185 students attend P.S. 64 Robert Simon.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of P.S. 64 Robert Simon students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 64 Robert Simon?
P.S. 64 Robert Simon has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 64 Robert Simon offer ?
P.S. 64 Robert Simon offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 64 Robert Simon part of?
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