Serving 139 students in grades 5, P.S. 64 Pura Belpre 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 15-19% (which was lower than the New York state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the New York state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5
Total Students
139 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)15-19%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)10-14%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
9%
Hispanic
(15-16)84%
26%
Black
(15-16)16%
18%
White
(15-16)n/a
44%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 64 Pura Belpre?
139 students attend P.S. 64 Pura Belpre.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of P.S. 64 Pura Belpre students are Hispanic, and 16% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.S. 64 Pura Belpre?
P.S. 64 Pura Belpre has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 64 Pura Belpre offer ?
P.S. 64 Pura Belpre offers enrollment in grades 5
What school district is P.S. 64 Pura Belpre part of?
P.S. 64 Pura Belpre is part of New York City Geographic District # 9.
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