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P.s. 9 vs. P.s. 255

Should you attend P.s. 9 or P.s. 255? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
P.s. 9
58-74 57th St
Maspeth, NY 11378
P.s. 255
158-40 76th Rd
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
Overview
P.s. 9 serves 619 students in grades Kindergarten-8. 
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
P.s. 255 serves 558 students in grades Kindergarten-8. 
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Type
Special
Special
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
619 students
558 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 9 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. 255 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
71% | 29%
79% | 21%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 9.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 255.
Total Classroom Teachers
114 teachers
118 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 9 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. 255 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 9 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 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. 255 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of P.s. 9 by grade.
This chart displays the students of P.s. 255 by grade.
Kindergarten Students
38
29
Grade 1 Students
57
93
Grade 2 Students
24
46
Grade 3 Students
18
8
Grade 4 Students
11
4
Grade 5 Students
14
1
Grade 6 Students
19
2
Grade 7 Students
31
1
Grade 8 Students
52
3
Ungraded Students
355
371

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 9, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 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. 255, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
26%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 9, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 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. 255, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
36%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 9, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 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. 255, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
26%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 9, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 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. 255, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
8%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 9, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 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. 255, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 9, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 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. 255, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.74
0.74
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 9, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 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. 255, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 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
88%
83%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 9, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 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. 255, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 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. 9, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 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. 255, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 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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