Is Ps 77 Lower Lab School a good school?

Yes! Ps 77 Lower Lab School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 4 th of 2445 New York elementary schools.

How many students attend Ps 77 Lower Lab School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 368 students attended Ps 77 Lower Lab School.

What is the racial makeup of Ps 77 Lower Lab School?

Students at Ps 77 Lower Lab School are 43% Asian, 34% White, 14% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic.

Ps 77 Lower Lab School

Summary:

Ps 77 Lower Lab School is a highly-ranked public magnet elementary school in New York City's District 2, serving 373 students from kindergarten through 5th grade. The school is known for its exceptional academic performance, consistently ranking among the top 1% of elementary schools in New York state.

Ps 77 Lower Lab School's students consistently outperform their peers in New York City and the state on standardized tests, with 93.65% of 3rd graders, 100% of 4th graders, and 100% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts. In math, 100% of 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders were proficient or better. This exceptional performance has earned the school a statewide ranking of 4th out of 2,445 elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's high rankings extend across diverse student subgroups, including female, male, Asian, and white students, as well as special education and low socioeconomic status students, suggesting an equitable and inclusive education.

While Ps 77 Lower Lab School stands out as a top-performing school, the nearby Yorkville Community School and Ps 198 Isador E Ida Straus also demonstrate strong academic performance, with rankings in the top 20% of New York elementary schools. This suggests that the overall educational quality in this district is relatively high. However, Ps 77 Lower Lab School has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to nearby schools, which may indicate that the school serves a more affluent student population, a factor that could contribute to its exceptional academic results.

Detail:

Public, Magnet K-5

1700 3rd Ave
New York, NY 10128

(212) 427-2798

District: New York City Geographic District # 2

SchoolDigger Rank:
4^th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,531

Student/teacher ratio: 19.3

Number of students: 368

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

42.7%

White:

34.2%

Two or more races:

14.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 9.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ps 77 Lower Lab School ranks better than 99.8% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks first among 36 ranked elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District # 2! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.93. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Ps 77 Lower Lab School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (42.7%), White (34.2%), two or more races (14.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 9.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ps 77 Lower Lab School is 19.3, which is the highest among 36 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District # 2! (See more...)

Compare Ps 77 Lower Lab School employs 19 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ps 77 Lower Lab School is $11,531, which is the lowest among 36 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District # 2!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ps 77 Lower Lab School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ps 77 Lower Lab School 4^th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Ps 77 Lower Lab School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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New York City Geographic District # 2:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District # 2 335^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ps 77 Lower Lab School

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Rank History for all students at Ps 77 Lower Lab School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2006	83.07	208^th	2206	90.6%
2007	83.05	207^th	2219	90.7%
2008	78.35	389^th	2227	82.5%
2009	79.46	309^th	2257	86.3%
2010	92.02	19^th	2263	99.2%
2011	91.64	54^th	2286	97.6%
2012	93.05	19^th	2320	99.2%
2013	96.15	14^th	2325	99.4%
2014	97.18	6^th	2345	99.7%
2015	96.77	7^th	2352	99.7%
2016	96.94	8^th	2366	99.7%
2017	97.31	7^th	2386	99.7%
2018	96.64	14^th	2395	99.4%
2019	98.94	3^rd	2413	99.9%
2021	96.19	6^th	2201	99.7%
2022	97.74	12^th	2434	99.5%
2023	98.71	4^th	2439	99.8%
2024	98.93	4^th	2445	99.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Ps 77 Lower Lab School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	97.87	20^th	1941	99.0%
2019	99.99	1^st	1859	99.9%
2021	98.34	4^th	1044	99.6%
2024	99.79	4^th	2110	99.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ps 77 Lower Lab School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	99.82	1^st	2032	100.0%
2022	98.58	15^th	2099	99.3%
2023	99.76	1^st	2041	100.0%
2024	99.34	8^th	2078	99.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Ps 77 Lower Lab School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	95.68	18^th	2338	99.2%
2019	98.52	1^st	2357	100.0%
2021	95.07	10^th	1955	99.5%
2022	97.28	11^th	2401	99.5%
2023	98.35	4^th	2403	99.8%
2024	98.73	3^rd	2413	99.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Ps 77 Lower Lab School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	96.64	11^th	2340	99.5%
2019	98.66	9^th	2358	99.6%
2021	95.92	4^th	1961	99.8%
2022	97.51	10^th	2400	99.6%
2023	98.23	6^th	2400	99.8%
2024	98.48	7^th	2411	99.7%

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Rank History for Asian students at Ps 77 Lower Lab School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	89.71	3^rd	601	99.5%
2019	91.17	7^th	548	98.7%
2021	87.47	2^nd	430	99.5%
2022	90.22	11^th	671	98.4%
2023	90.77	2^nd	605	99.7%
2024	90.94	10^th	662	98.5%

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Rank History for White students at Ps 77 Lower Lab School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	93.75	10^th	1408	99.3%
2019	97.54	7^th	1338	99.5%
2021	93.52	5^th	1224	99.6%
2022	94.86	14^th	1399	99.0%
2023	96.02	7^th	1337	99.5%
2024	97.66	2^nd	1392	99.9%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.1)

78%

22%

Reviews:

by a parent
Saturday, November 16, 2019

Lower Lab is an outstanding school. I thank my lucky stars everyday that two of my children have gone to school at Lab. Astute principal, caring staff, outstanding teaching ... doesn't get much better! Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, October 28, 2019

There are kids with behavioral issues in this school. Principal is only interested in covering up. The guidance counselor is rude and dishonest. He is the one to discuss with every child about middle school application. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, April 23, 2018

Fantastic school Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, September 27, 2017

We love the school. It has a great community. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, February 2, 2017

Great faculty and administration. Amazing teachers and active parents that care to fundraise, improve and participate in their children's education. Lower Lab has been a warm and welcoming community for my child. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, February 19, 2016

This is a great school. Pros: Excellent, well led and well-funded Parents Teachers Association that provides teaching assistants in every classroom. The Parent Coordinator Gina is amazing. Great staff with very strong art and science teachers. Music program and math team. Cons: Almost no diversity. Only two classes per grade which can limit available pool of friends. Sibling policy that permits qualified siblings to attend with scores of 90 (district score) as opposed to 97 (citywide G & T minimum application score) as this is a "district" G & T program. Shares facilities with local elementary school PS 198. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, June 15, 2011

We love the Lab! Kids get a great education in a diverse environment. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Ps 77 Lower Lab School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2000	220	40	43	38	4	n/a	n/a	345
2001	212	38	42	42	3	n/a	n/a	337
2002	194	43	52	55	2	n/a	n/a	346
2003	194	43	52	55	2	n/a	n/a	346
2004	199	31	62	52	1	n/a	n/a	345
2005	208	30	62	54	3	n/a	n/a	357
2006	215	27	56	55	2	n/a	n/a	355
2007	229	22	46	53	1	n/a	n/a	351
2008	233	15	56	51	1	n/a	n/a	356
2009	238	11	52	38	1	n/a	n/a	340
2010	256	11	51	36	0	n/a	n/a	354
2011	254	11	56	31	0	0	0	352
2012	241	13	65	29	1	0	2	351
2013	233	4	61	26	0	0	26	350
2014	218	3	72	26	0	0	26	345
2015	217	3	80	21	0	0	26	347
2016	204	1	93	18	0	0	32	348
2017	194	1	107	17	0	0	39	358
2018	181	1	112	21	0	0	42	357
2019	182	1	117	17	0	1	42	360
2020	152	1	137	22	0	1	49	362
2021	126	0	156	17	0	1	49	349
2022	121	0	158	19	0	2	45	345
2023	140	0	164	19	1	2	47	373
2024	126	1	157	29	0	2	53	368

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ps 77 Lower Lab School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	345	17.0	20.3	10.7
2001	337	18.0	18.7	11
2002	346	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	346	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	345	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	357	21.0	17.0	0
2006	355	22.0	16.1	11.5
2007	351	20.0	17.6	10.3
2008	356	20.0	17.8	9
2009	340	20.0	17.0	7.9
2010	354	22.0	16.0	n/a
2011	352	19.0	18.5	7.4
2012	351	21.0	16.7	5.7
2013	350	21.0	16.6	5.4
2014	345	18.0	19.1	6.7
2015	347	19.0	18.2	4.9
2016	348	17.0	20.4	4.3
2017	358	16.8	21.2	4.2
2018	357	16.0	22.3	5.6
2019	360	18.0	20.0	10.8
2020	362	17.0	21.2	10.8
2021	349	17.0	20.5	10.3
2022	345	16.0	21.5	11.6
2023	373	18.0	20.7	8.6
2024	368	19.0	19.3	9.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ps 77 Lower Lab School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	345	17.0	20.3	10.7
2001	337	18.0	18.7	11
2002	346	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	346	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	345	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	357	21.0	17.0	0
2006	355	22.0	16.1	11.5
2007	351	20.0	17.6	10.3
2008	356	20.0	17.8	9
2009	340	20.0	17.0	7.9
2010	354	22.0	16.0	n/a
2011	352	19.0	18.5	7.4
2012	351	21.0	16.7	5.7
2013	350	21.0	16.6	5.4
2014	345	18.0	19.1	6.7
2015	347	19.0	18.2	4.9
2016	348	17.0	20.4	4.3
2017	358	16.8	21.2	4.2
2018	357	16.0	22.3	5.6
2019	360	18.0	20.0	10.8
2020	362	17.0	21.2	10.8
2021	349	17.0	20.5	10.3
2022	345	16.0	21.5	11.6
2023	373	18.0	20.7	8.6
2024	368	19.0	19.3	9.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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