Ps 315 Lab School

Summary:

PS 315 Lab School is an elementary school located in the Bronx, New York, serving 190 students from kindergarten to 8th grade. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #10, which is ranked 728 out of 866 districts in New York and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

PS 315 Lab School has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (85.79%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 73.5% to 97.01% Hispanic students. The school's academic performance has been mixed, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math generally higher than the district averages but lower than the state averages. For example, in 8th grade ELA, PS 315 Lab School had a 66.67% proficiency rate, compared to the district's 50.03% and the state's 55.2%. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students (96.32%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

While PS 315 Lab School's performance is generally lower than the state averages, it outperforms some of the nearby schools in the district, particularly in ELA proficiency rates. The school's relatively high spending per student, at $24,710 in the 2022-2023 school year, suggests that it may have access to more resources and funding compared to some of the nearby schools, such as Milton Fein School and PS 18 Park Terrace, which range from $17,042 to $28,710 per student. However, the school's performance still lags behind the state averages, indicating that factors beyond just funding may be contributing to the school's academic challenges.


Detail:

Public K-8

 2865 Claflin Ave
       Bronx, NY  10468


(929) 237-7750

District: New York City Geographic District #10

SchoolDigger Rank:
1402nd of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,710 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  190

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
85.8%
African American:
10.0%
White:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.3% Help


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Compare Details Ps 315 Lab School ranks worse than 57.5% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 7th among 40 ranked elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #10. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.53. (See more...)
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Compare Details Ps 315 Lab School ranks worse than 51.8% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.46. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (85.8%), African American (10%), White (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ps 315 Lab School is 11.5, which is the 19th best among 40 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #10. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ps 315 Lab School is $24,710, which is the 10th highest among 40 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #10.
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SchoolDigger ranks Ps 315 Lab School 1402nd of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Ps 315 Lab School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Ps 315 Lab School 777th of 1500 New York public middle schools. (See Ps 315 Lab School in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #10:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #10 728th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ps 315 Lab School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Ps 315 Lab School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 45.12 1473rd 2206 33.2%
2007 32.47 1687th 2219 24.0%
2008 40.01 1579th 2227 29.1%
2009 30.40 1807th 2257 19.9%
2010 34.65 1654th 2263 26.9%
2011 57.11 1085th 2286 52.5%
2012 57.39 1109th 2320 52.2%
2013 40.46 1393rd 2325 40.1%
2014 47.94 1238th 2345 47.2%
2015 41.73 1401st 2352 40.4%
2016 46.89 1264th 2366 46.6%
2017 31.62 1677th 2386 29.7%
2018 33.53 1660th 2395 30.7%
2019 25.12 1852nd 2413 23.2%
2022 48.56 1216th 2434 50.0%
2023 41.53 1402nd 2439 42.5%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Ps 315 Lab School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.38 499th 938 46.8%
2022 50.79 381st 1027 62.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Ps 315 Lab School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.92 788th 1941 59.4%
2019 51.95 635th 1859 65.8%
2023 45.59 892nd 2016 55.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Ps 315 Lab School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 24.99 1631st 2032 19.7%
2022 64.69 573rd 2099 72.7%
2023 53.11 829th 2041 59.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Homeless students at Ps 315 Lab School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.66 364th 730 50.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Ps 315 Lab School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.71 1671st 2338 28.5%
2019 18.76 2031st 2357 13.8%
2022 48.55 1214th 2401 49.4%
2023 38.11 1493rd 2403 37.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Ps 315 Lab School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.86 1508th 2340 35.6%
2019 35.23 1548th 2358 34.4%
2022 51.64 1114th 2400 53.6%
2023 46.19 1251st 2400 47.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Ps 315 Lab School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.15 862nd 1392 38.1%
2022 71.43 312th 1503 79.2%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Ps 315 Lab School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Ps 315 Lab School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 27.97 839th 1095 23.4%
2007 32.76 827th 1123 26.4%
2008 42.11 817th 1185 31.1%
2009 58.67 681st 1224 44.4%
2010 59.78 592nd 1243 52.4%
2011 64.93 500th 1295 61.4%
2012 50.99 726th 1337 45.7%
2013 28.85 997th 1373 27.4%
2014 45.63 750th 1401 46.5%
2015 51.32 636th 1407 54.8%
2016 54.66 583rd 1429 59.2%
2017 48.56 723rd 1455 50.3%
2018 53.82 613th 1438 57.4%
2019 51.51 617th 1439 57.1%
2022 36.72 943rd 1479 36.2%
2023 47.46 777th 1500 48.2%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Ps 315 Lab School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.75 492nd 503 2.2%
2022 32.81 423rd 581 27.2%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Ps 315 Lab School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 29.67 1014th 1283 21.0%
2023 38.94 762nd 1307 41.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Ps 315 Lab School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.39 284th 1245 77.2%
2019 58.87 385th 1241 69.0%
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Rank History for middle school Homeless students at Ps 315 Lab School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 98.66 8th 543 98.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Ps 315 Lab School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.33 652nd 1353 51.8%
2019 44.59 726th 1370 47.0%
2022 52.17 658th 1454 54.7%
2023 50.39 710th 1463 51.5%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Ps 315 Lab School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.04 537th 1352 60.3%
2019 56.94 510th 1366 62.7%
2022 23.99 1183rd 1455 18.7%
2023 41.57 867th 1464 40.8%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Ps 315 Lab School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 41.17 512th 914 44.0%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Ps 315 Lab School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 0 12 0 125 1 n/a n/a 0 138
1999 0 47 1 100 0 n/a n/a 0 148
2000 0 64 7 109 2 n/a n/a 0 182
2001 0 67 5 139 0 n/a n/a 0 211
2002 0 31 7 151 0 n/a n/a 0 189
2003 0 31 7 151 0 n/a n/a 0 189
2004 1 45 7 173 2 n/a n/a 0 228
2005 3 38 6 176 2 n/a n/a 0 225
2006 4 43 5 178 3 n/a n/a 0 233
2007 4 48 4 176 2 n/a n/a 0 234
2008 3 49 4 185 2 n/a n/a 0 243
2009 2 52 5 181 2 n/a n/a 0 242
2010 3 44 3 178 0 n/a n/a 0 228
2011 2 39 0 172 4 0 0 0 217
2012 2 37 0 183 5 0 0 0 227
2013 2 37 1 198 5 0 0 0 243
2014 3 42 1 214 5 0 0 0 265
2015 3 39 2 232 6 0 0 0 282
2016 2 44 2 223 2 0 1 0 274
2017 1 37 4 228 2 0 1 0 273
2018 1 33 3 208 1 0 1 0 247
2019 1 33 4 186 0 0 1 0 225
2020 3 30 4 190 1 0 2 0 230
2021 2 27 4 188 1 0 3 0 225
2022 6 24 4 161 1 0 3 0 199
2023 4 19 2 163 0 0 2 0 190

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 315 Lab School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 138 9.0 15.3 94.9
1999 148 7.0 21.1 85.1
2000 182 11.0 16.5 71.4
2001 211 17.0 12.4 59.7
2002 189 n/a n/a n/a
2003 189 n/a n/a n/a
2004 228 n/a n/a n/a
2005 225 19.2 11.7 0
2006 233 18.0 12.9 94.4
2007 234 19.5 12.0 96.2
2008 243 18.0 13.5 96.3
2009 242 19.0 12.7 94.6
2010 228 18.7 12.1 n/a
2011 217 16.0 13.5 96.3
2012 227 17.0 13.3 96.5
2013 243 18.0 13.5 94.2
2014 265 20.0 13.2 92.8
2015 282 19.0 14.8 94.7
2016 274 21.0 13.0 96
2017 273 18.7 14.5 96.7
2018 247 15.0 16.4 97.6
2019 225 15.0 14.9 93.8
2020 230 15.0 15.3 93.5
2021 225 16.6 13.4 94.2
2022 199 18.0 11.0 92.5
2023 190 16.4 11.5 96.3

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 315 Lab School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 138 9.0 15.3 94.9
1999 148 7.0 21.1 85.1
2000 182 11.0 16.5 71.4
2001 211 17.0 12.4 59.7
2002 189 n/a n/a n/a
2003 189 n/a n/a n/a
2004 228 n/a n/a n/a
2005 225 19.2 11.7 0
2006 233 18.0 12.9 94.4
2007 234 19.5 12.0 96.2
2008 243 18.0 13.5 96.3
2009 242 19.0 12.7 94.6
2010 228 18.7 12.1 n/a
2011 217 16.0 13.5 96.3
2012 227 17.0 13.3 96.5
2013 243 18.0 13.5 94.2
2014 265 20.0 13.2 92.8
2015 282 19.0 14.8 94.7
2016 274 21.0 13.0 96
2017 273 18.7 14.5 96.7
2018 247 15.0 16.4 97.6
2019 225 15.0 14.9 93.8
2020 230 15.0 15.3 93.5
2021 225 16.6 13.4 94.2
2022 199 18.0 11.0 92.5
2023 190 16.4 11.5 96.3

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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YearCompletely Immunized
201597.5%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ps 315 Lab School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,425 (8.3%) $15,725 (91.7%) $17,150
2020 $1,142 (6.9%) $15,319 (93.1%) $16,460
2021 $1,917 (10.5%) $16,324 (89.5%) $18,241
2022 $4,446 (18.0%) $20,186 (82.0%) $24,632
2023 $2,995 (12.1%) $21,715 (87.9%) $24,710

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ps 315 Lab School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1852nd of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 1402nd of 2439 Elementary schools
 19.3%
Ranks 617th of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 777th of 1500 Middle schools
 8.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ps 315 Lab School)4736.4
 10.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #10)3832.2
 5.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Ps 315 Lab School)4215
 27%
   3rd Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #10)3535.2
 0.2%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ps 315 Lab School)2944.4
 15.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #10)3736.1
 0.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Ps 315 Lab School)858.8
 50.8%
   4th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #10)3433
 1%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ps 315 Lab School)3255
 23%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #10)2836.3
 8.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Ps 315 Lab School)1850
 32%
   5th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #10)2934.5
 5.5%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ps 315 Lab School)3942.9
 3.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #10)3431.8
 2.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Ps 315 Lab School)3129.6
 1.4%
   6th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #10)2926.9
 2.1%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ps 315 Lab School)5943.5
 15.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #10)2938.6
 9.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4048
 8%
7th Grade Math (Ps 315 Lab School)4121.7
 19.3%
   7th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #10)2632.5
 6.5%
   7th Grade Math (New York)4451.9
 7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ps 315 Lab School)5566.7
 11.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #10)3950
 11%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4855.2
 7.2%
8th Grade Math (Ps 315 Lab School)2465.4
 41.4%
   8th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #10)2832
 4%
   8th Grade Math (New York)3340.7
 7.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students225190
 15.6%
African American3319
 42.4%
American Indian00
Asian42
 50%
Hispanic186163
 12.4%
Pacific Islander00
White14
 300%
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.8%96.3%
 2.5%


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Ps 315 Lab School ranks 1402nd of 2439 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Ps 315 Lab School are 86% Hispanic, 10% African American, 2% White, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 190 students attended Ps 315 Lab School.


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