P.S. 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke vs. P.S. 249 Caton
Should you attend P.S. 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke or P.S. 249 Caton? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
P.S. 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
P.S. 249 Caton ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 131 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.S. 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 710 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 249 Caton ranks in the top 30% 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 61% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (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 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
131 students
710 students
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
51 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2998 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1088 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
65%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
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36
Kindergarten Students
23
123
Grade 1 Students
18
114
Grade 2 Students
23
112
Grade 3 Students
18
108
Grade 4 Students
20
114
Grade 5 Students
29
103
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
5%
6%
% Hispanic
29%
47%
% Black
62%
40%
% White
1%
5%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
78%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
