P.S. 90 George Meany (Closed 2012)

1116 Sheridan Ave
Bronx, NY 10456
(School attendance zone shown in map)
P.S. 90 George Meany serves 174 students in grades 4. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the New York state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the New York state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 4
Total Students
174 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
(10-11)
35-39%
67%
(10-11)
35-39%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
60%
30%
Black
34%
16%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 90 George Meany?
174 students attend P.S. 90 George Meany.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of P.S. 90 George Meany students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 90 George Meany?
P.S. 90 George Meany has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 90 George Meany offer ?
P.S. 90 George Meany offers enrollment in grades 4
What school district is P.S. 90 George Meany part of?

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