Serving 455 students in grades 1-5, Powells Lane School 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 47% (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 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 1-5
Enrollment: 455 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 47% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Powells Lane 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 Powells Lane School is 0.47, 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?
47% 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 Powells Lane School?
455 students attend Powells Lane School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Powells Lane School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Powells Lane School?
Powells Lane School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Powells Lane School offer ?
Powells Lane School offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Powells Lane School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 1-5
Enrollment: 455 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 47% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
