Serving 77 students in grades Kindergarten-6, P.S. 230 Dr Roland N Patterson 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 was 15-19% (which was lower than the New York state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the New York state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
77 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)15-19%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)25-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
(15-16)3%
1%
Asian
(15-16)2%
9%
Hispanic
(15-16)50%
26%
Black
(15-16)45%
18%
White
(15-16)n/a
44%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 230 Dr Roland N Patterson?
77 students attend P.S. 230 Dr Roland N Patterson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of P.S. 230 Dr Roland N Patterson students are Hispanic, 45% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.S. 230 Dr Roland N Patterson?
P.S. 230 Dr Roland N Patterson has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 230 Dr Roland N Patterson offer ?
P.S. 230 Dr Roland N Patterson offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is P.S. 230 Dr Roland N Patterson part of?
P.S. 230 Dr Roland N Patterson is part of New York City Geographic District # 9 School District.
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