P.S. 12 serves 513 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 18% (which was lower than the New York state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 17% (which was lower than the New York state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 55% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
513 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)18%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)17%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
15%
30%
Black
36%
16%
White
45%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% NY state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 12?
513 students attend P.S. 12.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of P.S. 12 students are White, 36% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.S. 12?
P.S. 12 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 12 offer ?
P.S. 12 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is P.S. 12 part of?
P.S. 12 is part of Troy City School District.
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