Serving 550 students in grades Kindergarten-8, P.s. 161 Pedro Albizu Campos 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 28% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 550 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 161 Pedro Albizu Campos ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
P.s. 161 Pedro Albizu Campos's student population of 550 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
550 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 161 Pedro Albizu Campos 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. 161 Pedro Albizu Campos is 0.35, 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
#3620 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
79%
30%
Black
17%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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. 161 Pedro Albizu Campos's ranking?
P.s. 161 Pedro Albizu Campos is ranked #3620 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 161 Pedro Albizu Campos?
550 students attend P.s. 161 Pedro Albizu Campos.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of P.s. 161 Pedro Albizu Campos students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 161 Pedro Albizu Campos?
P.s. 161 Pedro Albizu Campos has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 161 Pedro Albizu Campos offer ?
P.s. 161 Pedro Albizu Campos offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 161 Pedro Albizu Campos part of?
P.s. 161 Pedro Albizu Campos is part of New York City Geographic District # 5 School District.
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