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P.s. 145 Bloomingdale School vs. P.s. 163 Alfred E Smith

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School Overview

School
P.s. 145 Bloomingdale School
150 W 105th St
New York, NY 10025
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
P.s. 163 Alfred E Smith
163 W 97th St
New York, NY 10025
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Overview
Serving 487 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 145 Bloomingdale 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 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 524 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 163 Alfred E Smith ranks in the top 30% 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 62% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
487 students
524 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 145 Bloomingdale 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. 163 Alfred E Smith over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 145 Bloomingdale School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 163 Alfred E Smith.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
40 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 145 Bloomingdale 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. 163 Alfred E Smith over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 145 Bloomingdale School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 3 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. 163 Alfred E Smith with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 3 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

#3113 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#1176 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 145 Bloomingdale 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. 163 Alfred E Smith, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
62%
(Top 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 145 Bloomingdale School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 3 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. 163 Alfred E Smith who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 3 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 30% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 145 Bloomingdale 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 # 3 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. 163 Alfred E Smith who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 3 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-89%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 163 Alfred E Smith who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 3 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 P.s. 145 Bloomingdale School by grade.
This chart displays the students of P.s. 163 Alfred E Smith by grade.
Pre-K Students
65
29
Kindergarten Students
74
80
Grade 1 Students
69
87
Grade 2 Students
59
77
Grade 3 Students
73
81
Grade 4 Students
74
93
Grade 5 Students
73
77

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 145 Bloomingdale School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District # 3 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 163 Alfred E Smith, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District # 3 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
1%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 145 Bloomingdale School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District # 3 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. 163 Alfred E Smith, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District # 3 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
51%
64%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 145 Bloomingdale School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District # 3 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. 163 Alfred E Smith, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District # 3 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
19%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 145 Bloomingdale School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District # 3 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. 163 Alfred E Smith, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District # 3 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
27%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 145 Bloomingdale School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District # 3 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. 163 Alfred E Smith, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District # 3 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 145 Bloomingdale School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District # 3 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. 163 Alfred E Smith, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District # 3 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.64
0.55
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 145 Bloomingdale School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 3 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. 163 Alfred E Smith, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 3 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
76%
66%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 145 Bloomingdale School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 3 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. 163 Alfred E Smith, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 3 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%
(22-23 School Year Data)
1%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 145 Bloomingdale School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 3 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 163 Alfred E Smith, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 3 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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