Ps 315 Lab School in Bronx, NY
(KG-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 37
- Address
- 2246 JEROME AVE
Bronx, NY 10453
- Telephone
- (718) 584-7441
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- City-data.com school rating
- 37
- Students
- 274
- Classroom Teachers (FTE)
- 20.8
- National School Lunch
Program (NSLP) Status - No
- Free lunch eligible students
- 251
- Reduced-price lunch
eligible students - 12
- School district
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #10
- Charter school
- No
- Shared Time Indicator
- No
- Adult education offered
- No
Ratings
This school rating compared to other nearby schools ratings:
Ps 315 Lab School: | 37 |
PS 91 (0.2 miles): | 29 |
CRESTON ACADEMY (0.2 miles): | 24 |
PS 279 CAPT MANUEL RIVERA JR (0.2 miles): | 20 |
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR MATH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (0.2 miles): | 12 |
ACADEMY FOR PERSONAL LEADERSHIP AND EXCELLENCE (0.2 miles): | 12 |
IS 206 ANN MERSEREAU (0.2 miles): | 9 |
SCHOOL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CITIZENSHIP (0.2 miles): | 8 |
EAST FORDHAM ACADEMY FOR THE ARTS (0.2 miles): | 3 |
Ps 315 Lab School rating compared to average state, county and city schools ratings:
New York: | 50 |
Bronx County: | 25 |
Bronx: | 25 |
Ps 315 Lab School: | 37 |
Students & Teachers
Total enrollment:
Enrollment in 2016: 274
Enrollment in 2015: 282
Enrollment in 2014: 265
Enrollment in 2013: 243
Enrollment in 2012: 227
Enrollment in 2011: 217
Enrollment in 2010: 228
Enrollment in 2009: 242
Enrollment in 2008: 243
Enrollment in 2007: 234
Enrollment in 2006: 233
Enrollment in 2015: 282
Enrollment in 2014: 265
Enrollment in 2013: 243
Enrollment in 2012: 227
Enrollment in 2011: 217
Enrollment in 2010: 228
Enrollment in 2009: 242
Enrollment in 2008: 243
Enrollment in 2007: 234
Enrollment in 2006: 233
Enrollment by grade, gender and race:
(Note: Details may not add to totals. School year: 2015-2016)
Grade | KG | G01 | G02 | G03 | G04 | G05 | G06 | G07 | G08 | UG | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All students | 22 | 21 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 27 | 49 | 1 | 274 |
Female students | 12 | 10 | 15 | 16 | 21 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 17 | - | 132 |
Male students | 10 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 14 | 19 | 13 | 32 | 1 | 142 |
American Indian/Alaska Native students | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | 2 |
Asian students | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 |
Hispanic students | 18 | 18 | 20 | 28 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 23 | 39 | 1 | 223 |
Black students | 3 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 9 | - | 44 |
White students | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 2 |
Two or More Races students | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
Enrollment by grade:
Kindergarten enrollment: 22
1st grade enrollment: 21
2nd grade enrollment: 30
3rd grade enrollment: 32
4th grade enrollment: 32
5th grade enrollment: 29
6th grade enrollment: 31
7th grade enrollment: 27
8th grade enrollment: 49
Ungraded enrollment: 1
1st grade enrollment: 21
2nd grade enrollment: 30
3rd grade enrollment: 32
4th grade enrollment: 32
5th grade enrollment: 29
6th grade enrollment: 31
7th grade enrollment: 27
8th grade enrollment: 49
Ungraded enrollment: 1
Ps 315 Lab School - Historical enrollment by grade
Enrollment by gender:
(State average from 6,131 schools)
Female enrollment: 132 (48.2%)
Ps 315 Lab School: | 48.2% |
New York: | 51.1% |
Male enrollment: 142 (51.8%)
School: | 51.8% |
State: | 47.5% |
Ps 315 Lab School - Historical enrollment by gender
Enrollment by race/ethnicity:
(State average from 1,352 schools)
American Indian/Alaska Native enrollment: 2 (0.7%)
Here: | 0.7% |
New York: | 0.2% |
Asian enrollment: 2 (0.7%)
Ps 315 Lab School: | 0.7% |
New York: | 4.6% |
Hispanic enrollment: 223 (81.4%)
Ps 315 Lab School: | 81.4% |
State: | 9.2% |
Black enrollment: 44 (16.1%)
School: | 16.1% |
New York: | 12.0% |
White enrollment: 2 (0.7%)
School: | 0.7% |
State: | 55.1% |
Two or More Races enrollment: 1 (0.4%)
Ps 315 Lab School: | 0.4% |
State: | 2.9% |
Ps 315 Lab School - Historical enrollment by race/ethnicity
Lunch Program Eligibility:
(State average from 4,921 schools)
Free/reduced-price lunch eligible students: 263 (96.0%)
Here: | 96.0% |
State: | 52.7% |
Free lunch eligible students: 251 (91.6%)
School: | 91.6% |
State: | 45.4% |
Reduced-price lunch eligible students: 12 (4.4%)
Here: | 4.4% |
State: | 4.8% |
Ps 315 Lab School - Lunch Program Eligibility
Average Class Size:
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Average Class Size:
- Common Branch: 29
- Grade 8 English: 25
- Grade 8 Mathematics: 25
- Grade 8 Science: 25
- Grade 8 Social Studies: 25
Teachers and support:
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Classroom Teachers (FTE): 20.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Number of individuals teaching out of certification: 4
Number of teachers with fewer than three years of teaching experience: 2
Number of teachers with Master's Degree plus 30 hours or doctorate: 7
Total number of classes taught: 75
Number of classes taught by teachers without appropriate certification: 12
Number of full-time principals: 1
Number of full-time assistant principals: 1
Number of full-time professional staff other than teachers, principals, and asst principals: 3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Ps 315 Lab School: | 13.2 |
State: | 14.0 |
Number of teachers with fewer than three years of teaching experience: 2
Number of teachers with Master's Degree plus 30 hours or doctorate: 7
Total number of classes taught: 75
Number of classes taught by teachers without appropriate certification: 12
Number of full-time principals: 1
Number of full-time assistant principals: 1
Number of full-time professional staff other than teachers, principals, and asst principals: 3
Ps 315 Lab 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: 29
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 306
Students scoring at Level 1: 24%
Students scoring at Level 2: 45%
Students scoring at Level 3: 28%
Students scoring at Level 4: 3%
Math students tested with valid scores: 29
Computed mean of student Math scores: 286
Students scoring at Level 1: 34%
Students scoring at Level 2: 52%
Students scoring at Level 3: 10%
Students scoring at Level 4: 3%
4th Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 30
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 301
Students scoring at Level 1: 27%
Students scoring at Level 2: 37%
Students scoring at Level 3: 37%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%
Math students tested with valid scores: 30
Computed mean of student Math scores: 287
Students scoring at Level 1: 40%
Students scoring at Level 2: 47%
Students scoring at Level 3: 10%
Students scoring at Level 4: 3%
Science students tested with valid scores: 31
Computed mean of student Science scores: 77
Students scoring at Level 1: 0%
Students scoring at Level 2: 13%
Students scoring at Level 3: 58%
Students scoring at Level 4: 29%
5th Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 28
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 312
Students scoring at Level 1: 25%
Students scoring at Level 2: 32%
Students scoring at Level 3: 25%
Students scoring at Level 4: 18%
Math students tested with valid scores: 28
Computed mean of student Math scores: 315
Students scoring at Level 1: 29%
Students scoring at Level 2: 32%
Students scoring at Level 3: 21%
Students scoring at Level 4: 18%
6th Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 41
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 286
Students scoring at Level 1: 41%
Students scoring at Level 2: 39%
Students scoring at Level 3: 15%
Students scoring at Level 4: 5%
Math students tested with valid scores: 41
Computed mean of student Math scores: 280
Students scoring at Level 1: 41%
Students scoring at Level 2: 41%
Students scoring at Level 3: 12%
Students scoring at Level 4: 5%
7th Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 32
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 315
Students scoring at Level 1: 13%
Students scoring at Level 2: 38%
Students scoring at Level 3: 34%
Students scoring at Level 4: 16%
Math students tested with valid scores: 32
Computed mean of student Math scores: 309
Students scoring at Level 1: 25%
Students scoring at Level 2: 34%
Students scoring at Level 3: 41%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%
8th Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 23
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 309
Students scoring at Level 1: 13%
Students scoring at Level 2: 48%
Students scoring at Level 3: 35%
Students scoring at Level 4: 4%
Math students tested with valid scores: 23
Computed mean of student Math scores: 294
Students scoring at Level 1: 35%
Students scoring at Level 2: 39%
Students scoring at Level 3: 22%
Students scoring at Level 4: 4%
Science students tested with valid scores: 23
Computed mean of student Science scores: 73
Students scoring at Level 1: 9%
Students scoring at Level 2: 13%
Students scoring at Level 3: 65%
Students scoring at Level 4: 13%
- All306
- Males302
- Females308
- Hispanic305
- IDEA292
ELA Mean Score (3rd Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 306
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 31% |
State: | 43% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 24%
Students scoring at Level 2: 45%
Students scoring at Level 3: 28%
Students scoring at Level 4: 3%
- All286
- Males285
- Females287
- Hispanic284
- IDEA274
MATH Mean Score (3rd Grade)
Computed mean of student Math scores: 286
Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 13% |
State: | 49% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 34%
Students scoring at Level 2: 52%
Students scoring at Level 3: 10%
Students scoring at Level 4: 3%
4th Grade:
- All301
- Males300
- Females303
- IDEA283
ELA Mean Score (4th Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 301
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 37% |
New York: | 41% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 27%
Students scoring at Level 2: 37%
Students scoring at Level 3: 37%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%
- All287
- Males287
- Females286
- IDEA255
MATH Mean Score (4th Grade)
Computed mean of student Math scores: 287
Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 13% |
State: | 43% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 40%
Students scoring at Level 2: 47%
Students scoring at Level 3: 10%
Students scoring at Level 4: 3%
- All77
- Males77
- Females77
- IDEA71
SCI Mean Score (4th Grade)
Computed mean of student Science scores: 77
Science Students scoring proficient and above: | 87% |
State: | 87% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 0%
Students scoring at Level 2: 13%
Students scoring at Level 3: 58%
Students scoring at Level 4: 29%
5th Grade:
- All312
- Males313
- Females311
- IDEA311
ELA Mean Score (5th Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 312
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 43% |
State: | 35% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 25%
Students scoring at Level 2: 32%
Students scoring at Level 3: 25%
Students scoring at Level 4: 18%
- All315
- Males319
- Females312
- IDEA304
MATH Mean Score (5th Grade)
Computed mean of student Math scores: 315
Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 39% |
State: | 43% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 29%
Students scoring at Level 2: 32%
Students scoring at Level 3: 21%
Students scoring at Level 4: 18%
6th Grade:
- All286
- Males277
- Females294
- Hispanic283
- Black308
- IDEA252
ELA Mean Score (6th Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 286
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 20% |
New York: | 30% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 41%
Students scoring at Level 2: 39%
Students scoring at Level 3: 15%
Students scoring at Level 4: 5%
- All280
- Males272
- Females287
- Hispanic278
- Black295
- IDEA242
MATH Mean Score (6th Grade)
Computed mean of student Math scores: 280
Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 17% |
New York: | 38% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 41%
Students scoring at Level 2: 41%
Students scoring at Level 3: 12%
Students scoring at Level 4: 5%
7th Grade:
- All315
- Males310
- Females325
ELA Mean Score (7th Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 315
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 50% |
New York: | 39% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 13%
Students scoring at Level 2: 38%
Students scoring at Level 3: 34%
Students scoring at Level 4: 16%
- All309
- Males309
- Females309
MATH Mean Score (7th Grade)
Computed mean of student Math scores: 309
Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 41% |
New York: | 34% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 25%
Students scoring at Level 2: 34%
Students scoring at Level 3: 41%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%
8th Grade:
- All309
- Males300
- Females317
ELA Mean Score (8th Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 309
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 39% |
New York: | 43% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 13%
Students scoring at Level 2: 48%
Students scoring at Level 3: 35%
Students scoring at Level 4: 4%
- All294
- Males285
- Females302
MATH Mean Score (8th Grade)
Computed mean of student Math scores: 294
Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 26% |
New York: | 18% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 35%
Students scoring at Level 2: 39%
Students scoring at Level 3: 22%
Students scoring at Level 4: 4%
- All73
- Males71
- Females74
SCI Mean Score (8th Grade)
Computed mean of student Science scores: 73
Science Students scoring proficient and above: | 78% |
New York: | 57% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 9%
Students scoring at Level 2: 13%
Students scoring at Level 3: 65%
Students scoring at Level 4: 13%
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 315 Lab School - % Scoring at Expanding Level or above in NYSESLAT
Kindergarten:
Students tested with valid scores: 6
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 33%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 50%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 17%
1st Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 8
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 50%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 38%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 13%
2nd Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 7
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 14%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 71%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 14%
3rd Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 6
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 33%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 67%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 0%
7th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 6
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 17%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 17%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 67%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 0%
Students tested with valid scores: 6
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 67% |
New York: | 64% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 33%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 50%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 17%
1st Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 8
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 51% |
State: | 42% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 50%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 38%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 13%
2nd Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 7
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 85% |
State: | 63% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 14%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 71%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 14%
3rd Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 6
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 67% |
New York: | 57% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 33%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 67%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 0%
7th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 6
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 67% |
New York: | 64% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 17%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 17%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 67%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 0%
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: 54
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 100%
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 176
Elementary/Middle-Level Math:
Made AYP: No
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: No
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 187
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 99%
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 101
Safe harbor target: 101
Elementary/Middle-Level ELA:
Made AYP: Yes
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: Yes
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 187
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 99%
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 103
Made AYP: Yes
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: Yes
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 54
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 100%
Performance Index (PI): | 180 |
State: | 174 |
Elementary/Middle-Level Math:
- All91
- Males82
- Females101
- Hispanic89
Elementary/Middle-Level Math - Performance Index (PI)
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: No
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 187
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 99%
Performance Index (PI): | 91 |
State: | 114 |
Safe harbor target: 101
Elementary/Middle-Level ELA:
- All111
- Males103
- Females120
- Hispanic110
Elementary/Middle-Level ELA - Performance Index (PI)
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: Yes
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 187
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 99%
Performance Index (PI): | 111 |
State: | 113 |
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