Is Sixth Avenue Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Sixth Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 9.1% of New York elementary schools.

How many students attend Sixth Avenue Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 319 students attended Sixth Avenue Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Sixth Avenue Elementary School?

Students at Sixth Avenue Elementary School are 56% White, 17% Two or more races, 13% Hispanic, 12% Asian, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of Sixth Avenue Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Sixth Avenue Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Junior High School 104 Simon Baruch

Sixth Avenue Elementary School

Summary:

Sixth Avenue Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in New York City's District 2, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 319 students. The school has consistently demonstrated strong academic achievement, ranking in the top 10% of New York elementary schools in recent years and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sixth Avenue Elementary School's academic performance is particularly impressive, with a high percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math on the New York State Assessments. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students outperformed the New York City District 2 and statewide averages in both ELA and Math. The school's 5th-grade students also performed well on the Science assessment, with 60.98% proficient or better, compared to 58.26% in District 2 and 35% statewide. Sixth Avenue's strong performance extends to specific student subgroups, such as female students and Asian students, who have consistently ranked in the top 10% and top 5% of New York elementary schools, respectively, in recent years.

Sixth Avenue Elementary School's academic excellence is further highlighted by its comparisons to nearby schools. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Sixth Avenue's 3rd-grade ELA proficiency rate was 71.43%, compared to 68.18% at the nearby PS 3 Charrette School and 54.65% at PS 33 Chelsea Prep. Similarly, Sixth Avenue's 5th-grade Math proficiency rate was 80.95%, compared to 66.18% at PS 3 Charrette and 60.26% at PS 33 Chelsea Prep. This sustained high performance, combined with the school's relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggests that Sixth Avenue serves a more affluent student population compared to some of the surrounding schools, which may contribute to its strong academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

590 6th Ave
New York, NY 10011

(917) 305-1000

District: New York City Geographic District # 2

SchoolDigger Rank:
223^rd of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,878

Students who attend Sixth Avenue Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

Junior High School 104 Simon Baruch

Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Number of students: 319

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.1%

Two or more races:

16.9%

Hispanic:

13.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 11.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sixth Avenue Elementary School ranks better than 90.9% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 18^th 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 89.2. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Sixth Avenue Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (56.1%), two or more races (16.9%), Hispanic (13.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 11.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sixth Avenue Elementary School is 13.7. 18 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District # 2 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Sixth Avenue Elementary School employs 23.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sixth Avenue Elementary School is $18,878, which is the 15^th highest among 36 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District # 2.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sixth Avenue Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sixth Avenue Elementary School 223^rd of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Sixth Avenue Elementary 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 Sixth Avenue Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Sixth Avenue Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	82.70	372^nd	2413	84.6%
2021	75.66	467^th	2201	78.8%
2022	89.65	202^nd	2434	91.7%
2023	91.72	182^nd	2439	92.5%
2024	89.20	223^rd	2445	90.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sixth Avenue Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	87.60	41^st	289	85.8%
2023	87.17	38^th	223	83.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Sixth Avenue Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	84.87	131^st	1859	93.0%
2022	69.62	372^nd	2031	81.7%
2023	89.56	113^th	2016	94.4%
2024	59.16	595^th	2110	71.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sixth Avenue Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2022	72.40	405^th	2099	80.7%
2023	53.45	822^nd	2041	59.7%
2024	64.48	559^th	2078	73.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Sixth Avenue Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	86.94	238^th	2357	89.9%
2021	68.84	537^th	1955	72.5%
2022	92.39	110^th	2401	95.4%
2023	95.38	58^th	2403	97.6%
2024	88.52	208^th	2413	91.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Sixth Avenue Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	75.18	500^th	2358	78.8%
2021	73.11	465^th	1961	76.3%
2022	81.95	341^st	2400	85.8%
2023	81.86	366^th	2400	84.8%
2024	86.42	254^th	2411	89.5%

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Rank History for Asian students at Sixth Avenue Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	85.44	54^th	662	91.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sixth Avenue Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	62.24	444^th	1531	71.0%

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Rank History for White students at Sixth Avenue Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	80.38	224^th	1338	83.3%
2021	71.32	334^th	1224	72.7%
2022	84.90	129^th	1399	90.8%
2023	89.31	91^st	1337	93.2%
2024	82.81	192^nd	1392	86.2%

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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

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100%

Reviews:

by a parent
Sunday, June 30, 2019

Excellent school.
Principal with great vision and excellent set of educators.
PTA active and supports school and principal's vision. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, September 18, 2018

We love the school! It is at its fourth year of operation with amazing staff and facilities. Student teacher ratio is great. Teachers are knowledgeable, engaged, and friendly. The principal is friendly and very involved with the PTA and teachers. Children are all very happy and engaged at school. School facilities are new which is a huge plus. The only downside is the smaller outdoor playground. This school is such a gem. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Sixth Avenue Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2015	46	4	8	15	10	83
2016	99	8	15	22	12	156
2017	136	6	20	22	25	209
2018	179	10	19	36	34	278
2019	213	8	29	39	51	340
2020	250	15	33	47	56	401
2021	219	12	34	40	55	360
2022	202	8	31	43	58	342
2023	179	6	37	43	54	319

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 Sixth Avenue Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	83	6.0	13.8	8.4
2016	156	10.0	15.6	10.9
2017	209	18.0	11.5	6.2
2018	278	20.0	13.9	9
2019	340	28.0	12.1	7.9
2020	401	27.0	14.8	11.5
2021	360	26.0	13.8	12.5
2022	342	24.0	14.2	14.3
2023	319	23.2	13.7	11.9

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 Sixth Avenue Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	83	6.0	13.8	8.4
2016	156	10.0	15.6	10.9
2017	209	18.0	11.5	6.2
2018	278	20.0	13.9	9
2019	340	28.0	12.1	7.9
2020	401	27.0	14.8	11.5
2021	360	26.0	13.8	12.5
2022	342	24.0	14.2	14.3
2023	319	23.2	13.7	11.9

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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