Serving 60 students in grades 5, Performance School 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% (which was lower than the New York state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the New York state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5
Total Students
60 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤10%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤10%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
9%
Hispanic
(15-16)74%
26%
Black
(15-16)26%
18%
White
(15-16)n/a
44%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average).
How many students attend Performance School?
60 students attend Performance School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Performance School students are Hispanic, and 26% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Performance School?
Performance School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Performance School offer ?
Performance School offers enrollment in grades 5
What school district is Performance School part of?
Performance School is part of New York City Geographic District # 7 School District.
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