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Riverside School For Makers And Artists vs. P.s. 199 Jessie Isador Straus

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School Overview

School
Riverside School For Makers And Artists
300 W 61st St
New York, NY 10023
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
P.s. 199 Jessie Isador Straus
270 W 70th St
New York, NY 10023
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10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings
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P.s. 199 Jessie Isador Straus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 547 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Riverside School For Makers And Artists 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 17% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 600 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.s. 199 Jessie Isador Straus ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-5
Total Students
547 students
600 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Riverside School For Makers And Artists over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 199 Jessie Isador Straus over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Riverside School For Makers And Artists.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 199 Jessie Isador Straus.
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
42 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Riverside School For Makers And Artists over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 199 Jessie Isador Straus over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Riverside School For Makers And Artists with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 3 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 199 Jessie Isador Straus with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 3 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#3988 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#207 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Riverside School For Makers And Artists, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 199 Jessie Isador Straus, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
17%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
85%
(Top 10% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Riverside School For Makers And Artists who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 3 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 199 Jessie Isador Straus who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 3 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
27%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
83%
(Top 10% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Riverside School For Makers And Artists who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 3 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 199 Jessie Isador Straus who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 3 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥95%
(Top 5% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Riverside School For Makers And Artists who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 3 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 199 Jessie Isador Straus who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 3 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Riverside School For Makers And Artists by grade.
This chart displays the students of P.s. 199 Jessie Isador Straus by grade.
Pre-K Students
33
-
Kindergarten Students
40
108
Grade 1 Students
60
112
Grade 2 Students
57
89
Grade 3 Students
73
97
Grade 4 Students
54
84
Grade 5 Students
53
104
Grade 6 Students
51
-
Grade 7 Students
63
-
Grade 8 Students
63
-
Ungraded Students
-
6

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Riverside School For Makers And Artists, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District # 3 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 199 Jessie Isador Straus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District # 3 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
4%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Riverside School For Makers And Artists, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District # 3 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 199 Jessie Isador Straus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District # 3 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
64%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Riverside School For Makers And Artists, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District # 3 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 199 Jessie Isador Straus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District # 3 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
21%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Riverside School For Makers And Artists, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District # 3 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 199 Jessie Isador Straus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District # 3 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
8%
51%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Riverside School For Makers And Artists, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District # 3 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 199 Jessie Isador Straus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District # 3 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Riverside School For Makers And Artists, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District # 3 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 199 Jessie Isador Straus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District # 3 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.54
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of Riverside School For Makers And Artists, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 3 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 199 Jessie Isador Straus, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 3 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
23%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Riverside School For Makers And Artists, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 3 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 199 Jessie Isador Straus, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 3 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
(22-23 School Year Data)
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Riverside School For Makers And Artists, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 3 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 199 Jessie Isador Straus, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 3 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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