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Riverview School vs. Ps/is 78

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School Overview

School
Riverview School
50-15 44th St
Woodside, NY 11377
Ps/is 78
48-09 Center Blvd
Long Island City, NY 11109
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10/
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Top 10%
Top Rankings
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Ps/is 78 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Riverview School serves 706 students in grades Kindergarten-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 759 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ps/is 78 ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Type
Special
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Grades Offered
K-12
PK-8
Total Students
706 students
759 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Riverview School 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 78 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
76% | 24%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Riverview School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ps/is 78.
Total Classroom Teachers
121 teachers
45 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Riverview School 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 78 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Riverview School 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 Ps/is 78 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #30 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

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#322 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 10%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ps/is 78, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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82%
(Top 10% in NY)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ps/is 78 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #30 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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78%
(Top 10% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ps/is 78 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #30 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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85-89%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ps/is 78 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #30 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 Riverview School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ps/is 78 by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
30
Kindergarten Students
40
99
Grade 1 Students
57
93
Grade 2 Students
31
89
Grade 3 Students
56
83
Grade 4 Students
32
81
Grade 5 Students
39
77
Grade 6 Students
22
82
Grade 7 Students
19
60
Grade 8 Students
2
65
Grade 9 Students
3
-
Grade 10 Students
4
-
Grade 11 Students
5
-
Grade 12 Students
7
-
Ungraded Students
389
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Riverview School, 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 Ps/is 78, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #30 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
20%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Riverview School, 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 Ps/is 78, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #30 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
53%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Riverview School, 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 Ps/is 78, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #30 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
13%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Riverview School, 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 Ps/is 78, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #30 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
12%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Riverview School, 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 Ps/is 78, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #30 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
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1%
% Two or more races
1%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Riverview School, 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 Ps/is 78, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #30 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.65
0.74
This chart showcases the diversity score of Riverview School, 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 Ps/is 78, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #30 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
84%
22%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Riverview School, 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 Ps/is 78, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #30 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 Riverview School, 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 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ps/is 78, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #30 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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