Serving 554 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Tag Young Scholars ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 97% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 554 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 94% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 97% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Tag Young Scholars ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
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Tag Young Scholars's student population of 554 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
554 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
Tag Young Scholars ranks within the top 5% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tag Young Scholars is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#91 out of 4377 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
97%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
46%
10%
Hispanic
14%
29%
Black
12%
16%
White
19%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
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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Tag Young Scholars is ranked #91 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Tag Young Scholars often compared to?
Tag Young Scholarsis often viewed alongside schools like Anderson School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 97% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Tag Young Scholars?
554 students attend Tag Young Scholars.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Tag Young Scholars students are Asian, 19% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tag Young Scholars?
Tag Young Scholars has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Tag Young Scholars offer ?
Tag Young Scholars offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tag Young Scholars part of?
Tag Young Scholars is part of New York City Geographic District # 4 School District.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>5 6/15/2020This school teaches those kids that are academically advanced and gifted. Music, sports and advanced math are some of their subjects to mention some. I love how my son is always ahead of the game in comparison with other students from different schools.5 9/20/2018I am a student at this school and I am moving up to 6th grade (it is the summer now) and I love this school. I was in this school since I was in kindergarten and now i am almost about to enter middle school, they have taught a lot to me. Well Done!Review Tag Young Scholars. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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This school teaches those kids that are academically advanced and gifted. Music, sports and advanced math are some of their subjects to mention some. I love how my son is always ahead of the game in comparison with other students from different schools.
I am a student at this school and I am moving up to 6th grade (it is the summer now) and I love this school. I was in this school since I was in kindergarten and now i am almost about to enter middle school, they have taught a lot to me. Well Done!
Review Tag Young Scholars. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
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