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Ps/is 208 vs. Ps/is 295

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School Overview

School
Ps/is 208
74-30 Commonwlth Blvd
Bellerose, NY 11426
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Ps/is 295
222-14 Jamaica Ave
Queens Village, NY 11428
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 597 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ps/is 208 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher 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.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 561 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ps/is 295 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is lower 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 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-8
Total Students
597 students
561 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ps/is 208 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 295 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ps/is 208.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ps/is 295.
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
51 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ps/is 208 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 295 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ps/is 208 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #29 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 295 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #29 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

#1887 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
#1624 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ps/is 208, 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 295, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
51%
(Top 50% in NY)
51%
(Top 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ps/is 208 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #29 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 295 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #29 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
54%
(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 Ps/is 208 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #29 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 295 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #29 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ps/is 208 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #29 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Ps/is 208 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ps/is 295 by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
18
Kindergarten Students
31
47
Grade 1 Students
39
57
Grade 2 Students
47
51
Grade 3 Students
56
57
Grade 4 Students
53
55
Grade 5 Students
54
61
Grade 6 Students
114
84
Grade 7 Students
100
65
Grade 8 Students
102
66
Ungraded Students
1
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
9%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Ps/is 208, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #29 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 295, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #29 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
12%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ps/is 208, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #29 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 Ps/is 295, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #29 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
37%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ps/is 208, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #29 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 295, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #29 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
61%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ps/is 208, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #29 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 295, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #29 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ps/is 208, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #29 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 Ps/is 295, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #29 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ps/is 208, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #29 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 295, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #29 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.59
0.73
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ps/is 208, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #29 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 295, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #29 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
54%
68%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ps/is 208, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #29 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 295, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #29 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
4%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ps/is 208, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #29 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 Ps/is 295, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #29 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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