Ps 140 Nathan Straus School in New York, NY
(PK-08 • Public • Regular School)
City-data.com school rating (using weighted test average as compared to other schools in New York) from 0 (worst) to 100 (best) is 18
- Address
- 123 RIDGE ST
New York, NY 10002
- Telephone
- (212) 677-4680
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- City-data.com school rating
- 18
- Students
- 377
- Classroom Teachers (FTE)
- 28.4
- National School Lunch
Program (NSLP) Status - No
- Free lunch eligible students
- 285
- Reduced-price lunch
eligible students - 3
- School district
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 1
- Charter school
- No
- Shared Time Indicator
- No
- Adult education offered
- No
Ratings
This school rating compared to other nearby schools ratings:
NEW EXPLORATIONS INTO SCIENCETECH AND MATH HIGH SCHOOL (0.2 miles): | 100 |
PS 110 FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE (0.3 miles): | 94 |
PS 142 AMALIA CASTRO (0.1 miles): | 33 |
PS 20 ANNA SILVER (0.2 miles): | 29 |
MARTA VALLE HIGH SCHOOL (0.2 miles): | 23 |
SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL LEADERS (0.2 miles): | 23 |
Ps 140 Nathan Straus School: | 18 |
LOWER EAST SIDE PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL (0.2 miles): | 16 |
PS 134 HENRIETTA SZOLD (0.3 miles): | 16 |
Ps 140 Nathan Straus School rating compared to average state, county and city schools ratings:
New York: | 50 |
New York County: | 51 |
New York: | 51 |
Ps 140 Nathan Straus School: | 18 |
Students & Teachers
Total enrollment:
Enrollment in 2016: 377
Enrollment in 2015: 386
Enrollment in 2014: 398
Enrollment in 2013: 410
Enrollment in 2012: 407
Enrollment in 2011: 397
Enrollment in 2010: 416
Enrollment in 2009: 426
Enrollment in 2008: 450
Enrollment in 2007: 485
Enrollment in 2006: 502
Enrollment in 2015: 386
Enrollment in 2014: 398
Enrollment in 2013: 410
Enrollment in 2012: 407
Enrollment in 2011: 397
Enrollment in 2010: 416
Enrollment in 2009: 426
Enrollment in 2008: 450
Enrollment in 2007: 485
Enrollment in 2006: 502
Enrollment by grade, gender and race:
(Note: Details may not add to totals. School year: 2015-2016)
Grade | PK | KG | G01 | G02 | G03 | G04 | G05 | G06 | G07 | G08 | UG | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All students | 14 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 34 | 30 | 69 | 48 | 72 | 1 | 377 |
Female students | 8 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 11 | 18 | 11 | 35 | 26 | 44 | - | 189 |
Male students | 6 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 34 | 22 | 28 | 1 | 188 |
American Indian/Alaska Native students | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | - | - | 4 |
Asian students | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 20 |
Hispanic students | 12 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 23 | 53 | 38 | 57 | - | 292 |
Black students | 1 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 7 | - | 48 |
White students | - | 1 | 3 | - | 3 | - | 1 | 2 | - | 3 | - | 13 |
Enrollment by grade:
Pre-Kindergarten enrollment: 14
Kindergarten enrollment: 26
1st grade enrollment: 25
2nd grade enrollment: 28
3rd grade enrollment: 30
4th grade enrollment: 34
5th grade enrollment: 30
6th grade enrollment: 69
7th grade enrollment: 48
8th grade enrollment: 72
Ungraded enrollment: 1
Kindergarten enrollment: 26
1st grade enrollment: 25
2nd grade enrollment: 28
3rd grade enrollment: 30
4th grade enrollment: 34
5th grade enrollment: 30
6th grade enrollment: 69
7th grade enrollment: 48
8th grade enrollment: 72
Ungraded enrollment: 1
Ps 140 Nathan Straus School - Historical enrollment by grade
Enrollment by gender:
(State average from 6,131 schools)
Female enrollment: 189 (50.1%)
Ps 140 Nathan Straus School: | 50.1% |
New York: | 51.1% |
Male enrollment: 188 (49.9%)
School: | 49.9% |
State: | 47.5% |
Ps 140 Nathan Straus School - Historical enrollment by gender
Enrollment by race/ethnicity:
(State average from 1,352 schools)
American Indian/Alaska Native enrollment: 4 (1.1%)
Here: | 1.1% |
New York: | 0.2% |
Asian enrollment: 20 (5.3%)
School: | 5.3% |
New York: | 4.6% |
Hispanic enrollment: 292 (77.5%)
School: | 77.5% |
State: | 9.2% |
Black enrollment: 48 (12.7%)
School: | 12.7% |
New York: | 12.0% |
White enrollment: 13 (3.4%)
Here: | 3.4% |
New York: | 55.1% |
Ps 140 Nathan Straus School - Historical enrollment by race/ethnicity
Lunch Program Eligibility:
(State average from 4,921 schools)
Free/reduced-price lunch eligible students: 288 (76.4%)
Here: | 76.4% |
New York: | 52.7% |
Free lunch eligible students: 285 (75.6%)
Ps 140 Nathan Straus School: | 75.6% |
New York: | 45.4% |
Reduced-price lunch eligible students: 3 (0.8%)
Here: | 0.8% |
State: | 4.8% |
Ps 140 Nathan Straus School - Lunch Program Eligibility
Average Class Size:
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Average Class Size:
- Common Branch: 26
- Grade 8 Mathematics: 26
- Grade 8 Science: 27
Teachers and support:
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Classroom Teachers (FTE): 28.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
Number of individuals teaching out of certification: 4
Number of teachers with fewer than three years of teaching experience: 1
Number of teachers with Master's Degree plus 30 hours or doctorate: 18
Total number of classes taught: 115
Number of classes taught by teachers without appropriate certification: 11
Number of full-time principals: 1
Number of part-time principals: 1
Number of part-time assistant principals: 2
Number of full-time professional staff other than teachers, principals, and asst principals: 9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Here: | 13.3 |
State: | 14.0 |
Number of teachers with fewer than three years of teaching experience: 1
Number of teachers with Master's Degree plus 30 hours or doctorate: 18
Total number of classes taught: 115
Number of classes taught by teachers without appropriate certification: 11
Number of full-time principals: 1
Number of part-time principals: 1
Number of part-time assistant principals: 2
Number of full-time professional staff other than teachers, principals, and asst principals: 9
Ps 140 Nathan Straus School - Teachers (FTE) and pupil/teacher ratio
Statewide Student Assessments
Grades 3-8 New York State Testing Program Assessments:
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(State average from 2,439 schools)
The grades 3-8 English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics assessments measure the higher learning standards that were adopted by the State Board of Regents in 2010, which more accurately reflect students' progress toward college and career readiness.
3rd Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 25
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 289
Students scoring at Level 1: 56%
Students scoring at Level 2: 20%
Students scoring at Level 3: 20%
Students scoring at Level 4: 4%
Math students tested with valid scores: 24
Computed mean of student Math scores: 268
Students scoring at Level 1: 63%
Students scoring at Level 2: 25%
Students scoring at Level 3: 8%
Students scoring at Level 4: 4%
4th Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 29
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 286
Students scoring at Level 1: 55%
Students scoring at Level 2: 41%
Students scoring at Level 3: 0%
Students scoring at Level 4: 3%
Math students tested with valid scores: 28
Computed mean of student Math scores: 268
Students scoring at Level 1: 79%
Students scoring at Level 2: 21%
Students scoring at Level 3: 0%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%
Science students tested with valid scores: 25
Computed mean of student Science scores: 63
Students scoring at Level 1: 16%
Students scoring at Level 2: 40%
Students scoring at Level 3: 32%
Students scoring at Level 4: 12%
5th Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 29
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 293
Students scoring at Level 1: 41%
Students scoring at Level 2: 31%
Students scoring at Level 3: 21%
Students scoring at Level 4: 7%
Math students tested with valid scores: 29
Computed mean of student Math scores: 286
Students scoring at Level 1: 59%
Students scoring at Level 2: 31%
Students scoring at Level 3: 7%
Students scoring at Level 4: 3%
6th Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 48
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 295
Students scoring at Level 1: 29%
Students scoring at Level 2: 50%
Students scoring at Level 3: 15%
Students scoring at Level 4: 6%
Math students tested with valid scores: 48
Computed mean of student Math scores: 286
Students scoring at Level 1: 44%
Students scoring at Level 2: 38%
Students scoring at Level 3: 10%
Students scoring at Level 4: 8%
7th Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 55
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 297
Students scoring at Level 1: 16%
Students scoring at Level 2: 60%
Students scoring at Level 3: 22%
Students scoring at Level 4: 2%
Math students tested with valid scores: 57
Computed mean of student Math scores: 291
Students scoring at Level 1: 47%
Students scoring at Level 2: 39%
Students scoring at Level 3: 14%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%
8th Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 55
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 306
Students scoring at Level 1: 15%
Students scoring at Level 2: 49%
Students scoring at Level 3: 31%
Students scoring at Level 4: 5%
Math students tested with valid scores: 49
Computed mean of student Math scores: 277
Students scoring at Level 1: 57%
Students scoring at Level 2: 31%
Students scoring at Level 3: 10%
Students scoring at Level 4: 2%
Science students tested with valid scores: 36
Computed mean of student Science scores: 55
Students scoring at Level 1: 22%
Students scoring at Level 2: 53%
Students scoring at Level 3: 22%
Students scoring at Level 4: 3%
- All289
- Males287
- Females291
- Hispanic293
- Black274
- IDEA279
ELA Mean Score (3rd Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 289
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 24% |
State: | 43% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 56%
Students scoring at Level 2: 20%
Students scoring at Level 3: 20%
Students scoring at Level 4: 4%
- All268
- Males269
- Females268
- Hispanic274
- Black247
- IDEA249
MATH Mean Score (3rd Grade)
Computed mean of student Math scores: 268
Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 12% |
New York: | 49% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 63%
Students scoring at Level 2: 25%
Students scoring at Level 3: 8%
Students scoring at Level 4: 4%
4th Grade:
- All286
- Males279
- Females297
- Hispanic283
- IDEA269
ELA Mean Score (4th Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 286
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 3% |
State: | 41% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 55%
Students scoring at Level 2: 41%
Students scoring at Level 3: 0%
Students scoring at Level 4: 3%
- All268
- Males262
- Females278
- Hispanic268
- IDEA250
MATH Mean Score (4th Grade)
Computed mean of student Math scores: 268
Students scoring at Level 1: 79%
Students scoring at Level 2: 21%
Students scoring at Level 3: 0%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%
- All63
- Males62
- Females65
- Hispanic59
- IDEA60
SCI Mean Score (4th Grade)
Computed mean of student Science scores: 63
Science Students scoring proficient and above: | 44% |
State: | 87% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 16%
Students scoring at Level 2: 40%
Students scoring at Level 3: 32%
Students scoring at Level 4: 12%
5th Grade:
- All293
- Males303
- Females289
- Hispanic302
- IDEA262
ELA Mean Score (5th Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 293
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 28% |
State: | 35% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 41%
Students scoring at Level 2: 31%
Students scoring at Level 3: 21%
Students scoring at Level 4: 7%
- All286
- Males279
- Females290
- Hispanic291
- IDEA268
MATH Mean Score (5th Grade)
Computed mean of student Math scores: 286
Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 10% |
State: | 43% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 59%
Students scoring at Level 2: 31%
Students scoring at Level 3: 7%
Students scoring at Level 4: 3%
6th Grade:
- All295
- Males295
- Females295
- Hispanic291
- IDEA265
ELA Mean Score (6th Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 295
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 21% |
New York: | 30% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 29%
Students scoring at Level 2: 50%
Students scoring at Level 3: 15%
Students scoring at Level 4: 6%
- All286
- Males285
- Females286
- Hispanic285
- IDEA250
MATH Mean Score (6th Grade)
Computed mean of student Math scores: 286
Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 18% |
New York: | 38% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 44%
Students scoring at Level 2: 38%
Students scoring at Level 3: 10%
Students scoring at Level 4: 8%
7th Grade:
- All297
- Males293
- Females303
- Hispanic297
- Black303
- IDEA281
ELA Mean Score (7th Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 297
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 24% |
State: | 39% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 16%
Students scoring at Level 2: 60%
Students scoring at Level 3: 22%
Students scoring at Level 4: 2%
- All291
- Males285
- Females297
- Hispanic289
- Black291
- IDEA267
MATH Mean Score (7th Grade)
Computed mean of student Math scores: 291
Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 14% |
New York: | 34% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 47%
Students scoring at Level 2: 39%
Students scoring at Level 3: 14%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%
8th Grade:
- All306
- Males296
- Females317
- Hispanic309
- IDEA287
ELA Mean Score (8th Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 306
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 36% |
New York: | 43% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 15%
Students scoring at Level 2: 49%
Students scoring at Level 3: 31%
Students scoring at Level 4: 5%
- All277
- Males268
- Females289
- Hispanic278
- IDEA254
MATH Mean Score (8th Grade)
Computed mean of student Math scores: 277
Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 12% |
New York: | 18% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 57%
Students scoring at Level 2: 31%
Students scoring at Level 3: 10%
Students scoring at Level 4: 2%
- All55
- Males51
- Females60
- Hispanic54
- IDEA45
SCI Mean Score (8th Grade)
Computed mean of student Science scores: 55
Science Students scoring proficient and above: | 25% |
State: | 57% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 22%
Students scoring at Level 2: 53%
Students scoring at Level 3: 22%
Students scoring at Level 4: 3%
The New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test:
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The New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) is designed to annually assess the English proficiency of all English language learners enrolled in Grades K-12 in New York State schools. The exam gives the State and schools important information about the English language development of English language learners (ELLs), and is part of the State's compliance with federal laws that mandate the annual assessing and tracking of English proficiency of English language learners.
Ps 140 Nathan Straus School - % Scoring at Expanding Level or above in NYSESLAT
2nd Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 7
Students scoring at Entering Level: 14%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 14%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 14%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 57%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 0%
6th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 6
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 33%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 17%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 50%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 0%
8th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 6
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 17%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 67%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 17%
Students tested with valid scores: 7
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 57% |
State: | 63% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 14%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 14%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 14%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 57%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 0%
6th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 6
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 50% |
New York: | 61% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 33%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 17%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 50%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 0%
8th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 6
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 84% |
State: | 67% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 17%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 67%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 17%
Outcomes
High School Completers:
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Graduates - Graduates include students who received a local diploma or a local diploma with Regents endorsement (Regents diploma). All students who received a Regents diploma (with or without Advanced Designation or CTE Endorsement) are included in the number of students with Regents diploma.
Regents Diploma - Requires a student pass a minimum of 5 Regents examinations in addition to meeting course and credit requirements.
Regents with Advanced Designation - Requires a student pass a minimum of 8 Regents examinations in addition to meeting course and credit requirements.
Local Diploma - Can only be obtained by students with disabilities with an individualized education program or section 504 Accommodation Plan.
Regents Diploma - Requires a student pass a minimum of 5 Regents examinations in addition to meeting course and credit requirements.
Regents with Advanced Designation - Requires a student pass a minimum of 8 Regents examinations in addition to meeting course and credit requirements.
Local Diploma - Can only be obtained by students with disabilities with an individualized education program or section 504 Accommodation Plan.
All Students:
General Education:
Students with Disabilities:
General Education:
Students with Disabilities:
High School Non-completers:
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(State average from 1,447 schools)
All Students:
Number enrolled in grades 9-12 (and ungraded age 14 or older) as of BEDS day: 19
Number of non-completers: 1
└─ Number of students who dropped out: 1
General Education:
Number enrolled in grades 9-12 (and ungraded age 14 or older) as of BEDS day: 45
Number of non-completers: 1
└─ Number of students who dropped out: 1
Students with Disabilities:
Number enrolled in grades 9-12 (and ungraded age 14 or older) as of BEDS day: 19
Number of non-completers: 1
└─ Number of students who dropped out: 1
Percent of non-completers: | 5.0% |
State: | 3.9% |
General Education:
Number enrolled in grades 9-12 (and ungraded age 14 or older) as of BEDS day: 45
Number of non-completers: 1
└─ Number of students who dropped out: 1
Percent of non-completers: | 2.0% |
State: | 3.5% |
Students with Disabilities:
Accountability
Adequate Yearly Progress:
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(State average from 3,754 schools)
Elementary/Middle-Level Science:
Made AYP: No
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: No
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 84
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 80%
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 177
Safe harbor target: 135
Elementary/Middle-Level Math:
Made AYP: No
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: No
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 248
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 96%
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 101
Safe harbor target: 85
Elementary/Middle-Level ELA:
Made AYP: No
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: No
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 250
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 98%
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 104
Safe harbor target: 98
- All116
- Males105
- Hispanic110
Elementary/Middle-Level Science - Performance Index (PI)
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: No
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 84
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 80%
Performance Index (PI): | 116 |
State: | 174 |
Safe harbor target: 135
Elementary/Middle-Level Math:
- All60
- Males52
- Females69
- Hispanic60
- Black53
- IDEA26
Elementary/Middle-Level Math - Performance Index (PI)
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: No
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 248
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 96%
Performance Index (PI): | 60 |
State: | 114 |
Safe harbor target: 85
Elementary/Middle-Level ELA:
- All97
- Males91
- Females103
- Hispanic98
- Black94
- IDEA65
Elementary/Middle-Level ELA - Performance Index (PI)
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: No
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 250
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 98%
Performance Index (PI): | 97 |
New York: | 113 |
Safe harbor target: 98
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