Summary:
PS 173 is an elementary school located in New York, NY, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 410 students. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #6, which is ranked 646 out of 866 districts in New York and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
PS 173 faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, particularly in comparison to the surrounding schools and the state average. The school has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (85.12%) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 70.77% to 92.88% Hispanic students. Additionally, PS 173 has lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math compared to the district and the state of New York. For example, in 3rd grade ELA, PS 173 had a 18% proficiency rate, while the district and state had 36.98% and 44.89% respectively. The school also has lower rankings for various student subgroups, such as female students, male students, Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and Special Education students, compared to other schools in the state.
The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (84.88% receive free or reduced-price lunch) and English Language Learners at PS 173 may be contributing to the lower academic performance, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of these student populations. Despite the relatively high spending per student ($24,195) and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, PS 173 is still struggling to improve its academic outcomes, suggesting that simply increasing funding and reducing class sizes may not be the sole solution to the school's challenges. The nearby schools, such as PS 48 PO Michael J Buczek, PS 115 Alexander Humboldt, and PS 128 Audubon, also have relatively low academic performance and high percentages of economically disadvantaged students, indicating that the challenges faced by PS 173 are not unique to the school but are more systemic within the district.
Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
New York City Geographic District # 6
SchoolDigger Rank:
1638th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $24,195
Students who attend Ps 173 usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 13.8
Number of students: 410
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
85.1%
White:
4.9%
African American:
4.4%
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Asian:
3.4%
Two or more races:
1.2%
American Indian:
0.7%
Pacific Islander:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 84.9%
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