Serving 327 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, School 17 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 11% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 327 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 87%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School 17 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 School 17 is 0.57, 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend School 17?
327 students attend School 17.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of School 17 students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School 17?
School 17 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School 17 offer ?
School 17 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 327 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 87%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
