P.s. 376 vs. P.s. 234 Independence School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
P.s. 376 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
P.s. 234 Independence School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 466 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.s. 376 ranks in the top 20% 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 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (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 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 460 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.s. 234 Independence School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (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 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
466 students
460 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
39 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#673 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#315 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
80-84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
67
79
Grade 1 Students
87
95
Grade 2 Students
91
81
Grade 3 Students
78
90
Grade 4 Students
57
51
Grade 5 Students
86
64
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
10%
% Hispanic
82%
11%
% Black
6%
2%
% White
7%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
11%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.32
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%