Summary:
The 10006 zip code area of New York City is home to a single standout elementary school, PS 150, which serves grades PK-5 and has a total enrollment of 242 students. This public school is part of the New York City Geographic District #2, which is ranked 352 out of 874 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
PS 150 appears to be an exceptional school, consistently ranking among the top 40 elementary schools in New York state for the past three school years, with a ranking of 38th out of 2,445 schools in the 2024-2025 school year. The school's students consistently outperform their district and state peers in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math proficiency on the New York State Assessments, with 89.66% of 3rd graders, 100% of 4th graders, and 91.3% of 5th graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to district averages of 79.55%, 77.56%, and 81.12%, respectively. Additionally, 82.61% of 5th graders at PS 150 were proficient or better in Science, compared to 67.24% in the district and 45.02% statewide.
Despite its small enrollment of 242 students, PS 150 has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 18.1, and the school spends a significant $26,453 per student, which is much higher than the national average of around $12,000 per student. These factors may contribute to the school's exceptional academic performance. Additionally, the school serves a student population with a lower free/reduced lunch rate of 21.49%, which is lower than the district and state averages, suggesting the school may serve a more affluent community.
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