Summary:
New York City Geographic District #18 contains 13 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The district as a whole is ranked 551 out of 874 in New York state and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating significant room for improvement. However, a few standout schools within the district are outperforming the district and state averages.
PS 244 Richard R Green is the highest-performing school in the district, ranking 507 out of 2,445 New York elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. It had exceptional performance on state assessments, with 96.97% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA and 97.22% proficient or better in Math. PS 268 Emma Lazarus is another high-performing school, ranking 860 out of 2,445 and also earning a 4-star rating, with strong results across grade levels. PS 208 Elsa Ebeling also stands out, ranking 427 out of 2,445 and having exceptional math performance, with over 86% of 3rd and 4th graders proficient or better.
The schools in this district face significant challenges, with high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 78.12% to 95.64%. This indicates a high level of economic need in the community. Spending per student varies widely, from $31,252 to $51,447, with the higher-spending schools tending to be the higher-performing ones. Student-teacher ratios range from 8.2 to 16.8 students per teacher, with the lower-performing schools generally having higher ratios. Overall, the data reveals a district facing significant challenges, but also highlights pockets of excellence that could provide valuable insights for improving educational outcomes for all students in the area.
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