Summary
Ps 154 Harriet Tubman is an elementary school located in New York City's District 5, serving 213 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school has consistently received a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is performing below average compared to other elementary schools in New York.
Ps 154 Harriet Tubman's academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math were around 50% for 3rd grade, 45% for 4th grade, and 36.67% for 5th grade, compared to the district's 42.03%, 44.54%, and 45.03% respectively, and the state's 54.15%, 54.07%, and 56.61%. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with its African American and English Language Learner students performing relatively well, but its female, male, and low socioeconomic status students performing much worse.
Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Teachers College Community School, Ps 129 John H Finley, and Ps 92 Mary McLeod Bethune, generally outperform Ps 154 Harriet Tubman in academic achievement, with higher proficiency rates in ELA and Math. These schools also have lower percentages of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, suggesting a more socioeconomically advantaged student population. Despite Ps 154 Harriet Tubman's relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $31,217 to $44,195 over the past few years, the school's academic outcomes have been inconsistent, raising questions about the efficient and effective use of resources.
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