P.S. 225 Seaside serves 99 students in grades 5-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the New York state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the New York state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
99 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)25-29%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)20-24%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
48%
30%
Black
40%
16%
White
10%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 225 Seaside?
99 students attend P.S. 225 Seaside.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of P.S. 225 Seaside students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 225 Seaside?
P.S. 225 Seaside has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 225 Seaside offer ?
P.S. 225 Seaside offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is P.S. 225 Seaside part of?
P.S. 225 Seaside is part of New York City Geographic District #27 School District.
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