Serving 64 students in grades 5, P.S. 215 Lucretia Mott ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the New York state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the New York state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5
Total Students
64 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)10-14%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤10%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
58%
30%
Black
37%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 215 Lucretia Mott?
64 students attend P.S. 215 Lucretia Mott.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of P.S. 215 Lucretia Mott students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.S. 215 Lucretia Mott?
P.S. 215 Lucretia Mott has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 215 Lucretia Mott offer ?
P.S. 215 Lucretia Mott offers enrollment in grades 5
What school district is P.S. 215 Lucretia Mott part of?
P.S. 215 Lucretia Mott is part of New York City Geographic District #27.
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