New York City Geographic District #16

New York City Geographic District #16 is home to 23 schools, including 13 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 5 high schools. The district as a whole is ranked 676 out of 865 in New York state and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating significant challenges across the area.

However, a few standout schools in the district are worth highlighting. Ps 21 Crispus Attucks, an elementary school, is ranked 830 out of 2,445 New York elementary schools and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. It performs well above the district and state averages on state assessments, particularly in English Language Arts. Similarly, Ps 40 George W Carver, another high-performing elementary school, is ranked 892 out of 2,445 and has a 3-star rating, excelling in both ELA and Math. At the middle school level, Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur stands out, ranking 252 out of 1,504 New York middle schools and earning a 4-star rating, with strong performance across ELA, Math, and Science assessments. Another middle school, Middle School 267 Math Science & Technology, ranks 197 out of 1,504 and has a 4-star rating with impressive proficiency rates, especially in Math.

Despite these bright spots, the district as a whole faces significant challenges. The high schools have a 84.3% four-year graduation rate, which is below the state average, and a 4.9% dropout rate, which is higher than the state average. Chronic absenteeism is also a concern, with high schools in the district reporting a 34.1% chronic absenteeism rate, significantly higher than the state. Test scores vary widely, with some schools like Ps 21 Crispus Attucks and Ps 40 George W Carver excelling, while others, like Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens and Ps 243 Weeksville School (The), struggle. Addressing these systemic inequities and providing the necessary resources and support to all schools will be crucial for improving outcomes for students across New York City Geographic District #16.