Serving 351 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 20 Anna Silver ranks in the top 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 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 351 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 20 Anna Silver ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Ps 20 Anna Silver's student population of 351 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
351 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 20 Anna Silver ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 20 Anna Silver is 0.64, 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
#1868 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
20%
10%
Hispanic
55%
29%
Black
15%
16%
White
7%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps 20 Anna Silver's ranking?
Ps 20 Anna Silver is ranked #1868 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 20 Anna Silver often compared to?
Ps 20 Anna Silveris often viewed alongside schools like Ps 15 Roberto Clemente by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 20 Anna Silver?
351 students attend Ps 20 Anna Silver.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Ps 20 Anna Silver students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 20 Anna Silver?
Ps 20 Anna Silver has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 20 Anna Silver offer ?
Ps 20 Anna Silver offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 20 Anna Silver part of?
Ps 20 Anna Silver is part of New York City Geographic District # 1 School District.
School Reviews
5 2/17/2011
The dual language immersion program is outstanding. Sing songs aroung the piano in Mandarin while warming up for the day's activities? Abosolutely. This is the place to be. The principal and teachers are both highly qualified and extremely professional. It is a caring school with a diverse mix of children. The best of New York.
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