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P.s. 85 Great Expectations vs. Ps/is 54

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School Overview

School
P.s. 85 Great Expectations
2400 Marion Ave
Bronx, NY 10458
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Ps/is 54
2703 Webster Ave
Bronx, NY 10458
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 647 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 85 Great Expectations 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 24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower 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.
Serving 346 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps/is 54 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 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower 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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
647 students
346 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 85 Great Expectations over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ps/is 54 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 85 Great Expectations.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ps/is 54.
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 85 Great Expectations over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ps/is 54 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 85 Great Expectations with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #10 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 Ps/is 54 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #10 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

#4020 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#3988 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 85 Great Expectations, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ps/is 54, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
24%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 85 Great Expectations who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #10 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 Ps/is 54 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #10 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
22%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 85 Great Expectations who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #10 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 Ps/is 54 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #10 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-59%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 85 Great Expectations who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #10 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 Ps/is 54 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #10 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. 85 Great Expectations by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ps/is 54 by grade.
Pre-K Students
42
35
Kindergarten Students
97
59
Grade 1 Students
98
50
Grade 2 Students
88
45
Grade 3 Students
108
54
Grade 4 Students
108
45
Grade 5 Students
103
57
Ungraded Students
3
1

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. 85 Great Expectations, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #10 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 Ps/is 54, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #10 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 85 Great Expectations, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #10 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 Asian at Ps/is 54, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #10 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
69%
77%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 85 Great Expectations, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #10 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 Ps/is 54, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #10 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
29%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 85 Great Expectations, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #10 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 Ps/is 54, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #10 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 85 Great Expectations, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #10 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ps/is 54, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #10 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
1%
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 85 Great Expectations, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #10 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 Ps/is 54, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #10 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.44
0.37
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 85 Great Expectations, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #10 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 Ps/is 54, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #10 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
96%
94%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 85 Great Expectations, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #10 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 Ps/is 54, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #10 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%
(21-22 School Year Data)
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 85 Great Expectations, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #10 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ps/is 54, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #10 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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