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P.s. 216 Arturo Toscanini vs. P.s. 215 Morris H Weiss

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School Overview

School
P.s. 216 Arturo Toscanini
350 Ave X
Brooklyn, NY 11223
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
P.s. 215 Morris H Weiss
415 Ave S
Brooklyn, NY 11223
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
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P.s. 215 Morris H Weiss ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 723 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 216 Arturo Toscanini 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% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (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 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 715 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 215 Morris H Weiss 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 61% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher 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 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
723 students
715 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 216 Arturo Toscanini 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. 215 Morris H Weiss over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 216 Arturo Toscanini.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 215 Morris H Weiss.
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
46 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 216 Arturo Toscanini 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. 215 Morris H Weiss over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 216 Arturo Toscanini with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #21 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. 215 Morris H Weiss with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #21 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

#2140 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
#1251 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 216 Arturo Toscanini, 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. 215 Morris H Weiss, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
55%
(Top 50% in NY)
61%
(Top 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 216 Arturo Toscanini who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #21 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. 215 Morris H Weiss who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #21 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
62%
(Top 30% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 216 Arturo Toscanini who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #21 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. 215 Morris H Weiss who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #21 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥95%
(Top 5% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 216 Arturo Toscanini who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #21 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. 215 Morris H Weiss who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #21 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. 216 Arturo Toscanini by grade.
This chart displays the students of P.s. 215 Morris H Weiss by grade.
Pre-K Students
59
62
Kindergarten Students
109
96
Grade 1 Students
113
80
Grade 2 Students
116
109
Grade 3 Students
97
101
Grade 4 Students
117
129
Grade 5 Students
109
136
Ungraded Students
3
2

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 216 Arturo Toscanini, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #21 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. 215 Morris H Weiss, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #21 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
28%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 216 Arturo Toscanini, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #21 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. 215 Morris H Weiss, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #21 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
20%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 216 Arturo Toscanini, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #21 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. 215 Morris H Weiss, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #21 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 216 Arturo Toscanini, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #21 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. 215 Morris H Weiss, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #21 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
47%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 216 Arturo Toscanini, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #21 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. 215 Morris H Weiss, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #21 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
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% Two or more races
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 216 Arturo Toscanini, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #21 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 215 Morris H Weiss, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #21 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.67
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 216 Arturo Toscanini, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #21 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. 215 Morris H Weiss, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #21 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
80%
74%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 216 Arturo Toscanini, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #21 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. 215 Morris H Weiss, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #21 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%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 216 Arturo Toscanini, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #21 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. 215 Morris H Weiss, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #21 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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