Serving 575 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 130 Hernando De Soto ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 575 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 130 Hernando De Soto ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
P.s. 130 Hernando De Soto's student population of 575 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
575 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 130 Hernando De Soto ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 130 Hernando De Soto is 0.40, 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
#587 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
76%
10%
Hispanic
14%
30%
Black
2%
16%
White
3%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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. 130 Hernando De Soto's ranking?
P.s. 130 Hernando De Soto is ranked #587 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 130 Hernando De Soto often compared to?
P.s. 130 Hernando De Sotois often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 124 Yung Wing by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 130 Hernando De Soto?
575 students attend P.s. 130 Hernando De Soto.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of P.s. 130 Hernando De Soto students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 130 Hernando De Soto?
P.s. 130 Hernando De Soto has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 130 Hernando De Soto offer ?
P.s. 130 Hernando De Soto offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 130 Hernando De Soto part of?
P.s. 130 Hernando De Soto is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.
School Reviews
3 11/2/2017
This school is great. I have been here for five years now, and I am going to graduate from the TAG class (Mr. Siu) this year. I am super excited that it is a blue ribbon school now. However, it wouldn't show up on this site....
5 7/9/2013
I went to this school(Class of 2013) and my childhood life was amazing there. Not only do you have to learn, but you also party.
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