P.S. 305 Dr Peter Ray 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 20-24% (which was lower than the New York state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the New York state average of 52%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (19-20)
141 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(19-20)3%
1%
Asian
(19-20)5%
9%
Hispanic
(19-20)14%
27%
Black
(19-20)69%
17%
White
(19-20)8%
43%
Hawaiian
(19-20)1%
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
94%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
New York City Geographic District #13
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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 305 Dr Peter Ray?
141 students attend P.S. 305 Dr Peter Ray.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of P.S. 305 Dr Peter Ray students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does P.S. 305 Dr Peter Ray offer ?
P.S. 305 Dr Peter Ray offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is P.S. 305 Dr Peter Ray part of?
P.S. 305 Dr Peter Ray is part of New York City Geographic District #13.
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