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P.s. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts vs. P.s. 212

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School Overview

School
P.s. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts
34-20 94th St
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
P.s. 212
34-25 82nd St
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
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P.s. 212 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 452 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.s. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts 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 38% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 578 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 212 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher 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 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
452 students
578 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts 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. 212 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 212.
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
53 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts 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. 212 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #30 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. 212 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #30 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

#2812 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#1075 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts, 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. 212, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
38%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
71%
(Top 30% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #30 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. 212 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #30 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
43%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
58%
(Top 30% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #30 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. 212 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #30 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85-89%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #30 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. 212 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #30 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. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts by grade.
This chart displays the students of P.s. 212 by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
34
Kindergarten Students
70
84
Grade 1 Students
60
80
Grade 2 Students
94
98
Grade 3 Students
71
98
Grade 4 Students
75
87
Grade 5 Students
82
97

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #30 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. 212, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #30 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
7%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #30 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. 212, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #30 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
87%
64%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #30 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. 212, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #30 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #30 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. 212, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #30 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
2%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #30 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. 212, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #30 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
n/a
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 212, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #30 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.24
0.54
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #30 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. 212, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #30 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
89%
66%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #30 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. 212, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #30 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
6%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 280 Home Of The Lionhearts, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #30 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. 212, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #30 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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