Battery Park City School

Public PK, KG-8

 55 Battery Pl
       New York, NY  10280


(212) 266-5800

District: New York City Geographic District # 2

SchoolDigger Rank:
67th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,587 Help


Students who attend Battery Park City School usually attend:

Middle:    Junior High School 104 Simon Baruch
    Middle School 297

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  710

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.0%
Asian:
21.4%
Hispanic:
13.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.8% Help


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Compare Details Battery Park City School ranks better than 97.3% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 8th among 36 ranked elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District # 2. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details Battery Park City School ranks better than 95.7% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.35. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Battery Park City School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (51%), Asian (21.4%), Hispanic (13.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 15.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Battery Park City School is 12.6, which is the 10th best among 36 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District # 2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Battery Park City School is $18,587, which is the 18th highest among 36 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District # 2.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Battery Park City School:

SchoolDigger ranks Battery Park City School 67th of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Battery Park City School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Asian students:
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SchoolDigger ranks Battery Park City School 65th of 1500 New York public middle schools. (See Battery Park City School in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District # 2:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District # 2 306th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Battery Park City School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Battery Park City School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 84.03 252nd 2320 89.1%
2013 94.84 45th 2325 98.1%
2014 90.23 141st 2345 94.0%
2015 90.50 134th 2352 94.3%
2016 87.34 205th 2366 91.3%
2017 92.11 104th 2386 95.6%
2018 91.78 110th 2395 95.4%
2019 93.65 117th 2413 95.2%
2021 90.30 110th 2201 95.0%
2022 92.97 124th 2434 94.9%
2023 95.90 67th 2439 97.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Battery Park City School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.49 40th 202 80.2%
2023 92.94 16th 223 92.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Battery Park City School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.35 56th 1941 97.1%
2019 92.71 72nd 1859 96.1%
2021 81.16 100th 1044 90.4%
2022 87.08 128th 2031 93.7%
2023 86.46 160th 2016 92.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Battery Park City School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.09 222nd 2045 89.1%
2019 89.97 141st 2032 93.1%
2021 91.35 71st 1678 95.8%
2022 90.70 124th 2099 94.1%
2023 90.25 143rd 2041 93.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Battery Park City School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.74 174th 2338 92.6%
2019 92.81 107th 2357 95.5%
2021 88.38 115th 1955 94.1%
2022 92.11 114th 2401 95.3%
2023 96.12 42nd 2403 98.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Battery Park City School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.71 78th 2340 96.7%
2019 93.05 108th 2358 95.4%
2021 86.74 154th 1961 92.1%
2022 91.43 129th 2400 94.6%
2023 92.97 118th 2400 95.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Battery Park City School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.62 104th 601 82.7%
2019 76.77 104th 548 81.0%
2021 58.04 207th 430 51.9%
2022 74.25 151st 671 77.5%
2023 80.20 87th 605 85.6%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Battery Park City School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.13 178th 948 81.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Battery Park City School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.58 49th 1392 96.5%
2019 89.39 91st 1315 93.1%
2022 93.23 69th 1503 95.4%
2023 96.76 29th 1429 98.0%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Battery Park City School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.61 120th 1408 91.5%
2019 87.27 120th 1338 91.0%
2021 85.31 90th 1224 92.6%
2022 78.70 241st 1399 82.8%
2023 88.05 112th 1337 91.6%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Battery Park City School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 87.78 97th 1337 92.7%
2013 94.86 46th 1373 96.6%
2014 91.67 73rd 1401 94.8%
2015 83.85 154th 1407 89.1%
2016 93.41 61st 1429 95.7%
2017 87.07 148th 1455 89.8%
2018 93.87 68th 1438 95.3%
2019 94.72 76th 1439 94.7%
2021 94.02 48th 1242 96.1%
2022 92.28 91st 1479 93.8%
2023 95.35 65th 1500 95.7%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Battery Park City School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.28 29th 107 72.9%
2019 95.13 2nd 126 98.4%
2023 85.76 30th 208 85.6%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Battery Park City School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.79 27th 1170 97.7%
2019 94.78 28th 1139 97.5%
2022 97.35 26th 1283 98.0%
2023 85.02 98th 1307 92.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Battery Park City School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.51 264th 1245 78.8%
2019 89.16 104th 1241 91.6%
2021 90.77 55th 935 94.1%
2022 87.28 101st 1306 92.3%
2023 90.96 80th 1288 93.8%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Battery Park City School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.05 107th 1353 92.1%
2019 91.12 90th 1370 93.4%
2021 87.90 85th 1066 92.0%
2022 92.04 76th 1454 94.8%
2023 96.28 38th 1463 97.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Battery Park City School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.56 51st 1352 96.2%
2019 96.19 50th 1366 96.3%
2021 95.30 30th 1071 97.2%
2022 90.78 104th 1455 92.9%
2023 92.25 93rd 1464 93.6%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Battery Park City School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.96 58th 374 84.5%
2019 83.24 47th 369 87.3%
2021 64.44 86th 236 63.6%
2022 57.58 179th 381 53.0%
2023 69.80 119th 388 69.3%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Battery Park City School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.95 110th 663 83.4%
2019 52.37 241st 653 63.1%
2023 56.71 268th 696 61.5%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Battery Park City School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.93 39th 810 95.2%
2019 84.46 86th 826 89.6%
2022 80.64 104th 914 88.6%
2023 96.78 21st 943 97.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Battery Park City School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.14 52nd 763 93.2%
2019 92.29 45th 716 93.7%
2021 88.38 44th 614 92.8%
2022 86.41 77th 748 89.7%
2023 91.18 50th 772 93.5%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Thursday, April 21, 2022

Open Quote I am a prospective parent interested in sending my kid to the Battery Park City Middle School and wrote to the Admission Office to ask "if there is a waiting list" as my son who is looking to move to NYC in Sep entering Grade 7. We would like to know about that as we are looking buy a condo in the school district.

The answers I got from the Admission Office is "unfortunately I am not able to confirm whether or not there will be a seat available for your son at 276 in the fall, or even the likelihood that there might be." - Come on, we are not asking anyone to confirm the unconfirmable future, and we are simply asking about if there is a Waiting List.

This made it very sure that I am not sending my kid to this school, as the responses showed me the kind of unhelpful staff the school has. While it is their very job to help on parent's inquiry and school planning but the answer they give you is condescending garbage. They simply are annoyed by a simple question. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, January 8, 2017

Open Quote Math and science programs are slowed down to the point where it's useless for any advanced students. You will need to pay for outside tutoring if you go to this school, just your child has a chance to get in to a good high school. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, November 17, 2016

Open Quote My son has been at this school since preK (right now he is 10) - and he loves it! It's a wonderful school with great teachers and a most excellent principal. The kids feel safe and happy there. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Battery Park City School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 34 2 13 2 0 n/a n/a 0 51
2011 218 20 72 19 2 0 0 0 331
2012 275 40 152 75 3 0 7 0 552
2013 413 47 175 112 2 1 45 0 795
2014 474 40 199 110 2 0 49 0 874
2015 471 36 193 100 1 0 55 0 856
2016 490 39 179 95 1 0 68 0 872
2017 481 42 166 90 0 2 69 0 850
2018 443 34 158 108 0 2 77 0 822
2019 449 34 169 116 1 2 79 0 850
2020 451 27 175 113 0 0 85 0 851
2021 425 22 180 93 0 2 74 0 796
2022 382 24 162 88 1 1 68 0 726
2023 362 29 152 96 0 1 70 0 710

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Battery Park City School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 51 5.0 10.2 n/a
2011 331 20.0 16.5 9.1
2012 552 32.9 16.7 9.8
2013 795 46.7 17.0 9.4
2014 874 51.0 17.1 10.8
2015 856 59.0 14.5 8.9
2016 872 56.0 15.5 7.1
2017 850 58.5 14.5 8.6
2018 822 60.9 13.4 12.7
2019 850 62.0 13.7 15.2
2020 851 59.0 14.4 15.6
2021 796 57.0 13.9 15.2
2022 726 60.2 12.0 14.2
2023 710 55.9 12.6 15.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Battery Park City School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 51 5.0 10.2 n/a
2011 331 20.0 16.5 9.1
2012 552 32.9 16.7 9.8
2013 795 46.7 17.0 9.4
2014 874 51.0 17.1 10.8
2015 856 59.0 14.5 8.9
2016 872 56.0 15.5 7.1
2017 850 58.5 14.5 8.6
2018 822 60.9 13.4 12.7
2019 850 62.0 13.7 15.2
2020 851 59.0 14.4 15.6
2021 796 57.0 13.9 15.2
2022 726 60.2 12.0 14.2
2023 710 55.9 12.6 15.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Battery Park City School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $327 (2.4%) $13,529 (97.6%) $13,856
2020 $381 (2.7%) $13,927 (97.3%) $14,309
2021 $509 (3.3%) $14,716 (96.7%) $15,225
2022 $2,026 (10.9%) $16,561 (89.1%) $18,587

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Battery Park City School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 117th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 67th of 2439 Elementary schools
 2.1%
Ranks 76th of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 65th of 1500 Middle schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Battery Park City School)8083.1
 3.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District # 2)7775.2
 1.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Battery Park City School)9294
 2%
   3rd Grade Math (New York City Geographic District # 2)8179.7
 1.3%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Battery Park City School)7484.9
 10.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District # 2)7980.7
 1.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Battery Park City School)8390.6
 7.6%
   4th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District # 2)7880.2
 2.2%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Battery Park City School)7891.1
 13.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District # 2)7078.4
 8.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Battery Park City School)8187.9
 6.9%
   5th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District # 2)7578.6
 3.6%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Battery Park City School)7982.2
 3.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District # 2)7876
 2.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Battery Park City School)7677.8
 1.8%
   6th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District # 2)7470.7
 3.3%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Battery Park City School)7380
 7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District # 2)7377.3
 4.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4048
 8%
7th Grade Math (Battery Park City School)8195.8
 14.8%
   7th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District # 2)7476.9
 2.9%
   7th Grade Math (New York)4451.9
 7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Battery Park City School)8082.4
 2.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District # 2)7379.5
 6.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4855.2
 7.2%
End of Course Algebra I (Battery Park City School)98.7100
 1.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York City Geographic District # 2)66.260
 6.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Living Environment (Battery Park City School)98.798.4
 0.3%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York City Geographic District # 2)73.967
 6.9%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students850710
 16.5%
African American3429
 14.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian169152
 10.1%
Hispanic11696
 17.2%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White449362
 19.4%
Two or More Races7970
 11.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.2%15.8%
 0.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Battery Park City School

Yes! Battery Park City School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 67th of 2439 New York elementary schools.

Students at Battery Park City School are 51% White, 21% Asian, 14% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 4% African American.

Students who attend Battery Park City School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Junior High School 104 Simon Baruch
Middle : Middle School 297

In the 2022-23 school year, 710 students attended Battery Park City School.


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