Serving 624 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Polk Street School ranks in the top 30% 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 57% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 624 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 57% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 61% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Polk Street School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Polk Street School is 0.67, 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?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Polk Street School?
624 students attend Polk Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Polk Street School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Polk Street School?
Polk Street School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Polk Street School offer ?
Polk Street School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Polk Street School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 624 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 57% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 61% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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