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P.s. 290 Manhattan New School vs. P.s. 6 Lillie D Blake

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School Overview

School
P.s. 290 Manhattan New School
311 E 82nd St
New York, NY 10028
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10/
10
Top 5%
P.s. 6 Lillie D Blake
45 E 81st St
New York, NY 10028
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10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

P.s. 290 Manhattan New School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

P.s. 6 Lillie D Blake ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 432 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 290 Manhattan New School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher 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 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 598 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 6 Lillie D Blake ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 93% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
432 students
598 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 290 Manhattan New 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. 6 Lillie D Blake over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 290 Manhattan New School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 6 Lillie D Blake.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
34 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 290 Manhattan New 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. 6 Lillie D Blake over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 290 Manhattan New School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 2 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. 6 Lillie D Blake with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 2 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

#166 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 5%)
#61 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 290 Manhattan New 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. 6 Lillie D Blake, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
85-89%
(Top 5% in NY)
93%
(Top 5% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 290 Manhattan New School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 2 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. 6 Lillie D Blake who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 2 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
80-84%
(Top 10% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
88%
(Top 5% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 290 Manhattan New 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 # 2 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. 6 Lillie D Blake who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 2 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 5% 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. 290 Manhattan New School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 2 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. 6 Lillie D Blake who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 2 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. 290 Manhattan New School by grade.
This chart displays the students of P.s. 6 Lillie D Blake by grade.
Pre-K Students
78
98
Kindergarten Students
81
103
Grade 1 Students
52
93
Grade 2 Students
66
88
Grade 3 Students
56
75
Grade 4 Students
44
68
Grade 5 Students
54
73
Ungraded Students
1
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 290 Manhattan New School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District # 2 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. 6 Lillie D Blake, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District # 2 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
% Asian
13%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 290 Manhattan New School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District # 2 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. 6 Lillie D Blake, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District # 2 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 290 Manhattan New School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District # 2 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. 6 Lillie D Blake, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District # 2 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 290 Manhattan New School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District # 2 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. 6 Lillie D Blake, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District # 2 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
60%
63%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 290 Manhattan New School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District # 2 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. 6 Lillie D Blake, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District # 2 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
11%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 290 Manhattan New School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District # 2 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. 6 Lillie D Blake, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District # 2 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.60
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 290 Manhattan New School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 2 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. 6 Lillie D Blake, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 2 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
13%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 290 Manhattan New School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 2 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. 6 Lillie D Blake, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 2 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
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 290 Manhattan New School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 2 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. 6 Lillie D Blake, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 2 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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