Serving 576 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 212 Lady Deborah Moody 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 47% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower 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 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 576 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 212 Lady Deborah Moody ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
P.s. 212 Lady Deborah Moody's student population of 576 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
576 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 212 Lady Deborah Moody ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 212 Lady Deborah Moody is 0.71, 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
#2328 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
27%
10%
Hispanic
41%
30%
Black
9%
16%
White
21%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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. 212 Lady Deborah Moody's ranking?
P.s. 212 Lady Deborah Moody is ranked #2328 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 212 Lady Deborah Moody often compared to?
P.s. 212 Lady Deborah Moodyis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 97 Highlawn, P.s. 215 Morris H Weiss by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 212 Lady Deborah Moody?
576 students attend P.s. 212 Lady Deborah Moody.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of P.s. 212 Lady Deborah Moody students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Asian, 21% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 212 Lady Deborah Moody?
P.s. 212 Lady Deborah Moody has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 212 Lady Deborah Moody offer ?
P.s. 212 Lady Deborah Moody offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 212 Lady Deborah Moody part of?
P.s. 212 Lady Deborah Moody is part of New York City Geographic District #21 School District.
School Reviews
5 6/30/2018
Looking forward to my kids going here.
2 5/21/2015
Rude staff, disgusting teachers. Great place for a child to go to school for weeks and not come home with any homework.
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