P.s. 254 Dag Hammarskjold vs. P.s. 206 Joseph F Lamb
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
P.s. 254 Dag Hammarskjold ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
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Overview
Serving 711 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 254 Dag Hammarskjold ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (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 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,534 students in grades Kindergarten-8, P.s. 206 Joseph F Lamb 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 52% (which is equal to the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-8
Total Students
711 students
1,534 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
112 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#898 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1803 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
76%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
33
-
Kindergarten Students
111
141
Grade 1 Students
119
165
Grade 2 Students
125
175
Grade 3 Students
113
177
Grade 4 Students
110
181
Grade 5 Students
97
202
Grade 6 Students
-
192
Grade 7 Students
-
149
Grade 8 Students
-
150
Ungraded Students
3
2
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
21%
41%
% Hispanic
10%
10%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
65%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
70%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
