Serving 362 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 116 Mary Lindley Murray ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 362 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 116 Mary Lindley Murray ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
P.s. 116 Mary Lindley Murray's student population of 362 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
362 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.s. 116 Mary Lindley Murray ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 116 Mary Lindley Murray is 0.73, which is more 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
#1548 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
17%
10%
Hispanic
36%
30%
Black
8%
16%
White
33%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 116 Mary Lindley Murray's ranking?
P.s. 116 Mary Lindley Murray is ranked #1548 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 116 Mary Lindley Murray often compared to?
P.s. 116 Mary Lindley Murrayis often viewed alongside schools like River School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 116 Mary Lindley Murray?
362 students attend P.s. 116 Mary Lindley Murray.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of P.s. 116 Mary Lindley Murray students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 116 Mary Lindley Murray?
P.s. 116 Mary Lindley Murray has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 116 Mary Lindley Murray offer ?
P.s. 116 Mary Lindley Murray offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 116 Mary Lindley Murray part of?
P.s. 116 Mary Lindley Murray is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.
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