Serving 170 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 92 Mary Mcleod Bethune 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 is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 170 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 92 Mary Mcleod Bethune ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
P.s. 92 Mary Mcleod Bethune's student population of 170 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
170 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 92 Mary Mcleod Bethune ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 92 Mary Mcleod Bethune is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3872 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
37%
30%
Black
55%
16%
White
5%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 92 Mary Mcleod Bethune's ranking?
P.s. 92 Mary Mcleod Bethune is ranked #3872 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 92 Mary Mcleod Bethune often compared to?
P.s. 92 Mary Mcleod Bethuneis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 175 Henry H Garnet by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 92 Mary Mcleod Bethune?
170 students attend P.s. 92 Mary Mcleod Bethune.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of P.s. 92 Mary Mcleod Bethune students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 92 Mary Mcleod Bethune?
P.s. 92 Mary Mcleod Bethune has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 92 Mary Mcleod Bethune offer ?
P.s. 92 Mary Mcleod Bethune offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 92 Mary Mcleod Bethune part of?
P.s. 92 Mary Mcleod Bethune is part of New York City Geographic District # 5 School District.
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