Serving 118 students in grades 5, P.S. 102 Joseph O Loretan 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 was 6-9% (which was lower than the New York state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the New York state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5
Total Students
118 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)6-9%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≤5%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
66%
30%
Black
27%
15%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% NY state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 102 Joseph O Loretan?
118 students attend P.S. 102 Joseph O Loretan.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of P.S. 102 Joseph O Loretan students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.S. 102 Joseph O Loretan?
P.S. 102 Joseph O Loretan has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 102 Joseph O Loretan offer ?
P.S. 102 Joseph O Loretan offers enrollment in grades 5
What school district is P.S. 102 Joseph O Loretan part of?
P.S. 102 Joseph O Loretan is part of New York City Geographic District #12.
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