Serving 292 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 98 Shorac Kappock 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 25-29% (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 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 292 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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P.S. 98 Shorac Kappock ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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P.S. 98 Shorac Kappock's student population of 292 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
292 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
P.S. 98 Shorac Kappock 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. 98 Shorac Kappock is 0.17, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3693 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
91%
29%
Black
5%
16%
White
3%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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P.S. 98 Shorac Kappock is ranked #3693 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 98 Shorac Kappock often compared to?
P.S. 98 Shorac Kappockis often viewed alongside schools like Washington Heights Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% 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. 98 Shorac Kappock?
292 students attend P.S. 98 Shorac Kappock.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of P.S. 98 Shorac Kappock students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 98 Shorac Kappock?
P.S. 98 Shorac Kappock has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 98 Shorac Kappock offer ?
P.S. 98 Shorac Kappock offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 98 Shorac Kappock part of?
P.S. 98 Shorac Kappock is part of New York City Geographic District # 6 School District.
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