P.s. 51 Elias Howe vs. P.s. 212 Midtown West
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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P.s. 212 Midtown West ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 451 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 51 Elias Howe ranks in the bottom 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (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 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 308 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 212 Midtown West 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 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
451 students
308 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
22 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2473 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1003 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
70-74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
60
34
Kindergarten Students
64
46
Grade 1 Students
70
41
Grade 2 Students
58
44
Grade 3 Students
66
52
Grade 4 Students
69
49
Grade 5 Students
64
42
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
11%
% Hispanic
63%
45%
% Black
13%
9%
% White
14%
26%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
9%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%