Serving 121 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Philadelphia Primary School 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 21-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to 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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 121 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Philadelphia Primary School 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 Philadelphia Primary School is 0.32, 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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Philadelphia Primary School?
121 students attend Philadelphia Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Philadelphia Primary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Philadelphia Primary School?
Philadelphia Primary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Philadelphia Primary School offer ?
Philadelphia Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Philadelphia Primary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 121 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
