Ps 63 Old South School in New York, NY
(PK-05 • 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 70
- Address
- 90-15 SUTTER AVE
New York, NY 11417
- Telephone
- (718) 845-7560
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- City-data.com school rating
- 70
- Students
- 1,372
- Classroom Teachers (FTE)
- 80.8
- National School Lunch
Program (NSLP) Status - No
- Free lunch eligible students
- 984
- Reduced-price lunch
eligible students - 166
- School district
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27
- Charter school
- No
- Shared Time Indicator
- No
- Adult education offered
- No
Ratings
This school rating compared to other nearby schools ratings:
QUEENS EXPLORERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (0.5 miles): | 96 |
Ps 63 Old South School: | 70 |
ROBERT H GODDARD HIGH SCHOOL FOR COMM ARTS 7 & TECHNOLOGY (0.4 miles): | 69 |
MS 137 AMERICA'S SCHOOL OF HEROES (0.4 miles): | 62 |
PS 64 JOSEPH P ADDABBO (0.6 miles): | 56 |
PS 65 RAYMOND YORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (THE) (0.5 miles): | 55 |
JHS 202 ROBERT H GODDARD (0.4 miles): | 50 |
JHS 210 ELIZABETH BLACKWELL (0.5 miles): | 36 |
JOHN ADAMS HIGH SCHOOL (0.5 miles): | 20 |
Ps 63 Old South School rating compared to average state, county and city schools ratings:
New York: | 50 |
New York County: | 51 |
New York: | 51 |
Ps 63 Old South School: | 70 |
Students & Teachers
Total enrollment:
Enrollment in 2016: 1,372
Enrollment in 2015: 1,364
Enrollment in 2014: 1,323
Enrollment in 2013: 1,347
Enrollment in 2012: 1,342
Enrollment in 2011: 1,309
Enrollment in 2010: 1,263
Enrollment in 2009: 1,278
Enrollment in 2008: 1,280
Enrollment in 2007: 1,282
Enrollment in 2006: 1,272
Enrollment in 2015: 1,364
Enrollment in 2014: 1,323
Enrollment in 2013: 1,347
Enrollment in 2012: 1,342
Enrollment in 2011: 1,309
Enrollment in 2010: 1,263
Enrollment in 2009: 1,278
Enrollment in 2008: 1,280
Enrollment in 2007: 1,282
Enrollment in 2006: 1,272
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 | UG | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All students | 40 | 193 | 203 | 220 | 231 | 247 | 234 | 4 | 1,372 |
Female students | 21 | 85 | 107 | 120 | 110 | 128 | 108 | 1 | 680 |
Male students | 19 | 108 | 96 | 100 | 121 | 119 | 126 | 3 | 692 |
American Indian/Alaska Native students | 2 | 2 | 9 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 4 | - | 38 |
Asian students | 16 | 52 | 66 | 75 | 68 | 78 | 69 | 1 | 425 |
Hispanic students | 19 | 113 | 96 | 100 | 123 | 129 | 125 | 2 | 707 |
Black students | - | 7 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 17 | 14 | - | 71 |
White students | 3 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 24 | 18 | 19 | 1 | 117 |
Two or More Races students | - | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | - | 14 |
Enrollment by grade:
Pre-Kindergarten enrollment: 40
Kindergarten enrollment: 193
1st grade enrollment: 203
2nd grade enrollment: 220
3rd grade enrollment: 231
4th grade enrollment: 247
5th grade enrollment: 234
Ungraded enrollment: 4
Kindergarten enrollment: 193
1st grade enrollment: 203
2nd grade enrollment: 220
3rd grade enrollment: 231
4th grade enrollment: 247
5th grade enrollment: 234
Ungraded enrollment: 4
Ps 63 Old South School - Historical enrollment by grade
Enrollment by gender:
(State average from 6,131 schools)
Female enrollment: 680 (49.6%)
School: | 49.6% |
New York: | 51.1% |
Male enrollment: 692 (50.4%)
Ps 63 Old South School: | 50.4% |
New York: | 47.5% |
Ps 63 Old South School - Historical enrollment by gender
Enrollment by race/ethnicity:
(State average from 1,352 schools)
American Indian/Alaska Native enrollment: 38 (2.8%)
Ps 63 Old South School: | 2.8% |
New York: | 0.2% |
Asian enrollment: 425 (31.0%)
Ps 63 Old South School: | 31.0% |
New York: | 4.6% |
Hispanic enrollment: 707 (51.5%)
School: | 51.5% |
New York: | 9.2% |
Black enrollment: 71 (5.2%)
Here: | 5.2% |
New York: | 12.0% |
White enrollment: 117 (8.5%)
Ps 63 Old South School: | 8.5% |
New York: | 55.1% |
Two or More Races enrollment: 14 (1.0%)
Ps 63 Old South School: | 1.0% |
New York: | 2.9% |
Ps 63 Old South School - Historical enrollment by race/ethnicity
Lunch Program Eligibility:
(State average from 4,921 schools)
Free/reduced-price lunch eligible students: 1,150 (83.8%)
Ps 63 Old South School: | 83.8% |
State: | 52.7% |
Free lunch eligible students: 984 (71.7%)
Ps 63 Old South School: | 71.7% |
New York: | 45.4% |
Reduced-price lunch eligible students: 166 (12.1%)
School: | 12.1% |
New York: | 4.8% |
Ps 63 Old South School - Lunch Program Eligibility
Average Class Size:
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Average Class Size:
- Common Branch: 26
Teachers and support:
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Classroom Teachers (FTE): 80.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Number of individuals teaching out of certification: 1
Number of teachers with fewer than three years of teaching experience: 6
Number of teachers with Master's Degree plus 30 hours or doctorate: 58
Total number of classes taught: 223
Number of classes taught by teachers without appropriate certification: 3
Number of full-time principals: 1
Number of full-time assistant principals: 3
Number of full-time professional staff other than teachers, principals, and asst principals: 11
Student/Teacher Ratio
Ps 63 Old South School: | 17.0 |
New York: | 14.0 |
Number of teachers with fewer than three years of teaching experience: 6
Number of teachers with Master's Degree plus 30 hours or doctorate: 58
Total number of classes taught: 223
Number of classes taught by teachers without appropriate certification: 3
Number of full-time principals: 1
Number of full-time assistant principals: 3
Number of full-time professional staff other than teachers, principals, and asst principals: 11
Ps 63 Old South 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: 205
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 309
Students scoring at Level 1: 26%
Students scoring at Level 2: 31%
Students scoring at Level 3: 38%
Students scoring at Level 4: 5%
Math students tested with valid scores: 212
Computed mean of student Math scores: 310
Students scoring at Level 1: 17%
Students scoring at Level 2: 31%
Students scoring at Level 3: 34%
Students scoring at Level 4: 19%
4th Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 211
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 316
Students scoring at Level 1: 14%
Students scoring at Level 2: 34%
Students scoring at Level 3: 27%
Students scoring at Level 4: 25%
Math students tested with valid scores: 215
Computed mean of student Math scores: 322
Students scoring at Level 1: 15%
Students scoring at Level 2: 27%
Students scoring at Level 3: 24%
Students scoring at Level 4: 33%
Science students tested with valid scores: 212
Computed mean of student Science scores: 83
Students scoring at Level 1: 4%
Students scoring at Level 2: 7%
Students scoring at Level 3: 28%
Students scoring at Level 4: 62%
5th Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 245
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 309
Students scoring at Level 1: 25%
Students scoring at Level 2: 34%
Students scoring at Level 3: 26%
Students scoring at Level 4: 16%
Math students tested with valid scores: 247
Computed mean of student Math scores: 321
Students scoring at Level 1: 19%
Students scoring at Level 2: 22%
Students scoring at Level 3: 35%
Students scoring at Level 4: 24%
- All309
- Males302
- Females315
- Hispanic305
- American Indian313
- Asian315
- White310
- IDEA273
ELA Mean Score (3rd Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 309
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 43% |
New York: | 43% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 26%
Students scoring at Level 2: 31%
Students scoring at Level 3: 38%
Students scoring at Level 4: 5%
- All310
- Males307
- Females313
- Hispanic306
- Asian319
- Black283
- White314
- IDEA285
MATH Mean Score (3rd Grade)
Computed mean of student Math scores: 310
Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 53% |
New York: | 49% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 17%
Students scoring at Level 2: 31%
Students scoring at Level 3: 34%
Students scoring at Level 4: 19%
4th Grade:
- All316
- Males313
- Females319
- Hispanic314
- Asian320
- Black292
- White313
- IDEA290
ELA Mean Score (4th Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 316
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 52% |
New York: | 41% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 14%
Students scoring at Level 2: 34%
Students scoring at Level 3: 27%
Students scoring at Level 4: 25%
- All322
- Males323
- Females321
- Hispanic315
- Asian329
- Black304
- White332
- IDEA295
MATH Mean Score (4th Grade)
Computed mean of student Math scores: 322
Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 57% |
State: | 43% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 15%
Students scoring at Level 2: 27%
Students scoring at Level 3: 24%
Students scoring at Level 4: 33%
- All83
- Males84
- Females83
- Hispanic83
- Asian83
- Black83
- White86
- IDEA81
SCI Mean Score (4th Grade)
Computed mean of student Science scores: 83
Science Students scoring proficient and above: | 90% |
New York: | 87% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 4%
Students scoring at Level 2: 7%
Students scoring at Level 3: 28%
Students scoring at Level 4: 62%
5th Grade:
- All309
- Males300
- Females317
- Hispanic302
- Asian321
- Black292
- White318
- IDEA273
ELA Mean Score (5th Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 309
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 42% |
New York: | 35% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 25%
Students scoring at Level 2: 34%
Students scoring at Level 3: 26%
Students scoring at Level 4: 16%
- All321
- Males319
- Females323
- Hispanic315
- Asian336
- Black302
- White316
- IDEA292
MATH Mean Score (5th Grade)
Computed mean of student Math scores: 321
Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 59% |
State: | 43% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 19%
Students scoring at Level 2: 22%
Students scoring at Level 3: 35%
Students scoring at Level 4: 24%
New York State Alternate Assessment:
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(State average from 58 schools)
New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) is part of the New York State testing program that measures the attainment of the State's learning standards in the areas of English language arts (ELA), mathematics, and science for all students with the most severe disabilities in Grades 3-8 and high school. In the 2015-16 school year, NYSAA began using computer-based testing for the ELA and mathematics components. Beginning with the 2017-18 school year, the NYSAA program will no longer include a Social Studies component. The NYSAA in ELA, mathematics, and science will be assessed using Dynamic Learning Maps alternate assessment.
Grade 4:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 5
Students scoring at Level 1: 0%
Students scoring at Level 2: 0%
Students scoring at Level 3: 0%
Students scoring at Level 4: 100%
Math students tested with valid scores: 5
Students scoring at Level 1: 0%
Students scoring at Level 2: 0%
Students scoring at Level 3: 20%
Students scoring at Level 4: 80%
Science students tested with valid scores: 5
Students scoring at Level 1: 0%
Students scoring at Level 2: 0%
Students scoring at Level 3: 0%
Students scoring at Level 4: 100%
ELA students tested with valid scores: 5
Grade 4 ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 100% |
New York: | 86% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 0%
Students scoring at Level 2: 0%
Students scoring at Level 3: 0%
Students scoring at Level 4: 100%
Math students tested with valid scores: 5
Grade 4 Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 100% |
New York: | 94% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 0%
Students scoring at Level 2: 0%
Students scoring at Level 3: 20%
Students scoring at Level 4: 80%
Science students tested with valid scores: 5
Grade 4 Science Students scoring proficient and above: | 100% |
State: | 93% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 0%
Students scoring at Level 2: 0%
Students scoring at Level 3: 0%
Students scoring at Level 4: 100%
The New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test:
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(State average from 1,219 schools)
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 63 Old South School - % Scoring at Expanding Level or above in NYSESLAT
Kindergarten:
Students tested with valid scores: 23
Students scoring at Entering Level: 4%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 17%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 22%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 57%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 0%
1st Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 34
Students scoring at Entering Level: 12%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 12%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 50%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 24%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 3%
2nd Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 50
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 12%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 16%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 36%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 36%
3rd Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 30
Students scoring at Entering Level: 3%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 10%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 30%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 40%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 17%
4th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 22
Students scoring at Entering Level: 9%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 18%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 23%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 36%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 14%
5th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 17
Students scoring at Entering Level: 6%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 6%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 29%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 24%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 35%
- All57%
- Males46%
- Females70%
- Hispanic71%
- Asian50%
Scoring at Expanding Level or above (Kindergarten)
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 57% |
New York: | 64% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 4%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 17%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 22%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 57%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 0%
1st Grade:
- All27%
- Males24%
- Females33%
- Hispanic28%
- Asian25%
Scoring at Expanding Level or above (1st Grade)
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 27% |
State: | 42% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 12%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 12%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 50%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 24%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 3%
2nd Grade:
- All72%
- Males67%
- Females75%
- Hispanic61%
- Asian77%
- White80%
Scoring at Expanding Level or above (2nd Grade)
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 72% |
New York: | 63% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 12%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 16%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 36%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 36%
3rd Grade:
- All57%
- Males61%
- Females53%
- Asian38%
- IDEA50%
Scoring at Expanding Level or above (3rd Grade)
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 57% |
New York: | 57% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 3%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 10%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 30%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 40%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 17%
4th Grade:
- All50%
- Males44%
- Females53%
- Asian34%
Scoring at Expanding Level or above (4th Grade)
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 50% |
State: | 60% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 9%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 18%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 23%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 36%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 14%
5th Grade:
- All59%
- Males43%
- Females70%
- Hispanic60%
- Asian57%
- IDEA20%
Scoring at Expanding Level or above (5th Grade)
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 59% |
State: | 58% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 6%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 6%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 29%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 24%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 35%
Accountability
Adequate Yearly Progress:
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(State average from 3,754 schools)
Elementary/Middle-Level Science:
Made AYP: Yes
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: Yes
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 219
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 98%
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 181
Elementary/Middle-Level Math:
Made AYP: Yes
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: Yes
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 688
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 99%
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 105
Elementary/Middle-Level ELA:
Made AYP: Yes
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: Yes
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 687
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 98%
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 107
- All191
- Males191
- Females190
- Hispanic191
- Asian185
Elementary/Middle-Level Science - Performance Index (PI)
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: Yes
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 219
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 98%
Performance Index (PI): | 191 |
State: | 174 |
Elementary/Middle-Level Math:
- All143
- Males139
- Females147
- Hispanic132
- Asian167
- White145
- IDEA91
Elementary/Middle-Level Math - Performance Index (PI)
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: Yes
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 688
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 99%
Performance Index (PI): | 143 |
New York: | 114 |
Elementary/Middle-Level ELA:
- All127
- Males114
- Females138
- Hispanic119
- Asian142
- White134
- IDEA63
Elementary/Middle-Level ELA - Performance Index (PI)
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: Yes
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 687
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 98%
Performance Index (PI): | 127 |
New York: | 113 |
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