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River East Elementary School vs. P.s. 6 Lillie D Blake

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School Overview

School
River East Elementary School
2351 1st Ave
New York, NY 10035
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
P.s. 6 Lillie D Blake
45 E 81st St
New York, NY 10028
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings
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P.s. 6 Lillie D Blake ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 244 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, River East Elementary School 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 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower 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 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 598 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 6 Lillie D Blake ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 93% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
244 students
598 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at River East Elementary School 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. 6 Lillie D Blake over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at River East Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 6 Lillie D Blake.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
34 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at River East Elementary School 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. 6 Lillie D Blake over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at River East Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 4 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. 6 Lillie D Blake with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 2 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

#3297 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#61 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of River East Elementary School, 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. 6 Lillie D Blake, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
93%
(Top 5% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at River East Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 4 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. 6 Lillie D Blake who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 2 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
88%
(Top 5% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at River East Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 4 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. 6 Lillie D Blake who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 2 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-79%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥95%
(Top 5% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at River East Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 4 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. 6 Lillie D Blake who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 2 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 River East Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of P.s. 6 Lillie D Blake by grade.
Pre-K Students
53
98
Kindergarten Students
27
103
Grade 1 Students
36
93
Grade 2 Students
32
88
Grade 3 Students
40
75
Grade 4 Students
27
68
Grade 5 Students
29
73

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at River East Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District # 4 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 6 Lillie D Blake, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District # 2 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
% Asian
2%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at River East Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District # 4 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. 6 Lillie D Blake, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District # 2 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
62%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at River East Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District # 4 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. 6 Lillie D Blake, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District # 2 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
26%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at River East Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District # 4 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. 6 Lillie D Blake, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District # 2 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
8%
63%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at River East Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District # 4 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. 6 Lillie D Blake, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District # 2 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%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at River East Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District # 4 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. 6 Lillie D Blake, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District # 2 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.55
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of River East Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 4 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. 6 Lillie D Blake, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 2 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
81%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at River East Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 4 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. 6 Lillie D Blake, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 2 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
2%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at River East Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 4 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. 6 Lillie D Blake, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 2 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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