Serving 703 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 81 Jean Paul Richter 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 39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 703 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
P.s. 81 Jean Paul Richter 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. 81 Jean Paul Richter is 0.24, 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. 81 Jean Paul Richter is ranked #3138 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 81 Jean Paul Richter?
703 students attend P.s. 81 Jean Paul Richter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of P.s. 81 Jean Paul Richter students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 81 Jean Paul Richter?
P.s. 81 Jean Paul Richter has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 81 Jean Paul Richter offer ?
P.s. 81 Jean Paul Richter offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 81 Jean Paul Richter part of?
I went to this school 2 years ago.I am class of 2010.I go to a middle school now. The school was so-so, the teachers were nice and mean. Miss. Gonzalez was a monster:(. Some of the stafff screamed for noe reason. However the tris were fun. 5th grade was especially fun. Miss Dimond is the most funnest AP ive had everyone loves her and you will too. Gud luck i say to everyone going there :)
- Posted by Student/Alumni - erili
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 703 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
