Serving 466 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 55 Maure ranks in the top 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 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 466 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 55 Maure ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
P.s. 55 Maure's student population of 466 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
466 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
2003
Colors
Blue and Yellow
School Calendar
School Rankings
P.s. 55 Maure ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 55 Maure is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1892 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
31%
1%
Asian
24%
10%
Hispanic
27%
31%
Black
10%
15%
White
1%
39%
Hawaiian
6%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 55 Maure's ranking?
P.s. 55 Maure is ranked #1892 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 55 Maure often compared to?
P.s. 55 Maureis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 121 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 55 Maure?
466 students attend P.s. 55 Maure.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of P.s. 55 Maure students are American Indian, 27% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 55 Maure?
P.s. 55 Maure has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 55 Maure offer ?
P.s. 55 Maure offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 55 Maure part of?
P.s. 55 Maure is part of New York City Geographic District #28.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 55 Maure located?
P.s. 55 Maure is located in the South Richmond Hill neighborhood of Richmond Hill, NY.
School Reviews
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