PS 55 Maure is an elementary school located in Richmond Hill, New York, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 485 students. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #28, which is ranked 403 out of 866 districts in New York and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
One of the unique aspects of PS 55 Maure is its racial diversity, with a significantly higher percentage of Native American (28.25%) and Pacific Islander (6.6%) students compared to the surrounding schools. Academically, the school's performance is generally on par with or slightly below the district and state averages, but its Native American and English Language Learner (ELL) students stand out, ranking highly compared to other schools in the state. Despite having a high percentage of students (around 78%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low socioeconomic status, PS 55 Maure has maintained a relatively strong academic performance, particularly for its Hispanic and ELL students.
When compared to the nearby schools, such as PS 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary School, PS 121, and PS 82 Hammond, PS 55 Maure stands out in terms of its racial diversity and the performance of its Native American and ELL students. The school's higher spending per student, ranging from $18,433 to $21,214 over the past few years, may be contributing to its ability to support its diverse student population and maintain a relatively strong academic performance.
In the 2022-23 school year, 485 students attended Ps 55 Maure.
Students at Ps 55 Maure are 28% American Indian, 26% Asian, 25% Hispanic, 10% African American, 7% Pacific Islander, 2% White, 2% Two or more races.
Ps 55 Maure ranks 955th of 2439 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.
New York City Geographic District #28
Students who attend Ps 55 Maure usually go on to attend:Middle : Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72Middle : Redwood Middle SchoolHigh : Hillcrest High School