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P.s. 55 Henry M Boehm vs. P.s. 36 J C Drumgoole

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School Overview

School
P.s. 55 Henry M Boehm
54 Osborne St
Staten Island, NY 10312
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
P.s. 36 J C Drumgoole
255 Ionia Ave
Staten Island, NY 10312
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

P.s. 55 Henry M Boehm ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 504 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 55 Henry M Boehm ranks in the top 30% 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 73% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 864 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 36 J C Drumgoole 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 65% (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 15:1 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).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
504 students
864 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 55 Henry M Boehm 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. 36 J C Drumgoole over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 55 Henry M Boehm.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 36 J C Drumgoole.
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
59 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 55 Henry M Boehm 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. 36 J C Drumgoole over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 55 Henry M Boehm with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #31 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. 36 J C Drumgoole with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #31 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

#1103 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
#1120 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 55 Henry M Boehm, 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. 36 J C Drumgoole, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
73%
(Top 20% in NY)
65%
(Top 30% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 55 Henry M Boehm who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #31 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. 36 J C Drumgoole who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #31 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
56%
(Top 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. 55 Henry M Boehm who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #31 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. 36 J C Drumgoole who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #31 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)
85-89%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 55 Henry M Boehm who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #31 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. 36 J C Drumgoole who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #31 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. 55 Henry M Boehm by grade.
This chart displays the students of P.s. 36 J C Drumgoole by grade.
Pre-K Students
36
107
Kindergarten Students
68
120
Grade 1 Students
65
119
Grade 2 Students
85
128
Grade 3 Students
81
130
Grade 4 Students
85
131
Grade 5 Students
84
127
Ungraded Students
-
2

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 36 J C Drumgoole, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #31 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
11%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 55 Henry M Boehm, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #31 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. 36 J C Drumgoole, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #31 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 55 Henry M Boehm, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #31 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. 36 J C Drumgoole, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #31 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 55 Henry M Boehm, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #31 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 Black at P.s. 36 J C Drumgoole, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #31 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
73%
63%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 55 Henry M Boehm, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #31 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. 36 J C Drumgoole, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #31 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. 55 Henry M Boehm, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #31 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. 36 J C Drumgoole, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #31 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.44
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 55 Henry M Boehm, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #31 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. 36 J C Drumgoole, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #31 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
35%
40%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 55 Henry M Boehm, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #31 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. 36 J C Drumgoole, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #31 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
5%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 55 Henry M Boehm, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #31 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. 36 J C Drumgoole, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #31 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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