Serving 1,515 students in grades Kindergarten-8, P.s. 83 Donald Hertz 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 44% (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 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 1,515 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 62%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 63% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
P.s. 83 Donald Hertz 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. 83 Donald Hertz 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.
P.s. 83 Donald Hertz is ranked #2540 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 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 83 Donald Hertz?
1,515 students attend P.s. 83 Donald Hertz.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of P.s. 83 Donald Hertz students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 83 Donald Hertz?
P.s. 83 Donald Hertz has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 83 Donald Hertz offer ?
P.s. 83 Donald Hertz offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 83 Donald Hertz part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 1,515 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 62%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 63% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
