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Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School vs. P.s. 16 John J Driscoll

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School Overview

School
Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School
195 Daniel Low Ter
Staten Island, NY 10301
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
P.s. 16 John J Driscoll
195 Daniel Low Ter
Staten Island, NY 10301
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 181 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 376 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 16 John J Driscoll 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). 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 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
181 students
376 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 16 John J Driscoll over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 16 John J Driscoll.
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
32 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 16 John J Driscoll over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #31 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 16 John J Driscoll with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #31 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#3788 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#4134 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 16 John J Driscoll, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #31 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 16 John J Driscoll who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #31 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #31 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 16 John J Driscoll who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #31 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-59%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 16 John J Driscoll who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #31 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of P.s. 16 John J Driscoll by grade.
Pre-K Students
30
35
Kindergarten Students
28
57
Grade 1 Students
26
52
Grade 2 Students
23
51
Grade 3 Students
27
54
Grade 4 Students
21
59
Grade 5 Students
26
68

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #31 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 16 John J Driscoll, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #31 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #31 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 16 John J Driscoll, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #31 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
56%
63%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #31 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 16 John J Driscoll, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #31 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
21%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #31 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 16 John J Driscoll, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #31 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
7%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #31 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 16 John J Driscoll, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #31 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #31 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 16 John J Driscoll, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #31 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.63
0.55
This chart showcases the diversity score of Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #31 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 16 John J Driscoll, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #31 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
97%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #31 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 16 John J Driscoll, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #31 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Fort Hill Collaborative Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #31 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 16 John J Driscoll, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #31 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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