Serving 634 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 86 ranks in the bottom 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 48% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (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 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
P.S. 86 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. 86 is 0.59, 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?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 86?
634 students attend P.S. 86.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of P.S. 86 students are Asian, 34% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 86?
P.S. 86 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 86 offer ?
P.S. 86 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
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