Ps/Is 266

Summary:

Ps/Is 266 is an elementary and middle school located in Bellerose, New York, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 495 students. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #26, which is ranked 182 out of 865 districts in New York and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ps/Is 266 has shown strong academic performance, with several grades ranking in the top 50% of New York elementary schools in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math assessments. The school's 7th and 8th-grade students have particularly excelled, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the state averages. Ps/Is 266 also performs well compared to nearby schools within the same district, such as Ps 221 North Hills School (The), James J Ambrose School (The), and Ps 133, which also demonstrate strong academic performance.

However, Ps/Is 266 faces challenges in supporting its population of students from low-income families, as indicated by the relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, the school's performance for Asian students and students with special needs is an area for improvement, with these subgroups ranking lower compared to other subgroups and the state averages. Despite these challenges, Ps/Is 266's focus on resource allocation and relatively low student-teacher ratio may contribute to its overall academic success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 74-10 Commonwealth Blvd
       Bellerose, NY  11426


(718) 479-3920

District: New York City Geographic District #26

SchoolDigger Rank:
991st of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,843 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  7.5 Help
Number of students:  495

Racial breakdown:

African American:
31.1%
Asian:
28.7%
Hispanic:
23.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.1% Help


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Compare Details Ps/Is 266 ranks better than 59.5% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 21st among 22 ranked elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #26. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.43. (See more...)
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Compare Details Ps/Is 266 ranks better than 87.6% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.36. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Ps/Is 266 is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (31.1%), Asian (28.7%), Hispanic (23.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ps/Is 266 is 7.5, which is the 2nd best among 22 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #26. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ps/Is 266 is $22,843, which is the 4th highest among 22 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #26.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ps/Is 266:

SchoolDigger ranks Ps/Is 266 991st of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Ps/Is 266 in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Ps/Is 266 187th of 1504 New York public middle schools. (See Ps/Is 266 in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #26:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #26 182nd of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ps/Is 266

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Ps/Is 266

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 81.20 286th 2206 87.0%
2007 82.28 241st 2219 89.1%
2008 75.21 509th 2227 77.1%
2009 76.26 433rd 2257 80.8%
2010 85.00 187th 2263 91.7%
2011 88.29 139th 2286 93.9%
2012 87.34 155th 2320 93.3%
2013 87.96 192nd 2325 91.7%
2014 86.22 226th 2345 90.4%
2015 85.59 253rd 2352 89.2%
2016 76.20 494th 2366 79.1%
2017 82.08 348th 2386 85.4%
2018 66.63 761st 2395 68.2%
2019 67.82 713th 2413 70.5%
2021 67.50 661st 2201 70.0%
2022 66.97 739th 2434 69.6%
2023 69.53 695th 2439 71.5%
2024 56.43 991st 2445 59.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Ps/Is 266

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.58 743rd 1941 61.7%
2019 50.26 684th 1859 63.2%
2022 54.52 669th 2031 67.1%
2024 29.31 1566th 2110 25.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Ps/Is 266

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.98 525th 2045 74.3%
2019 68.96 465th 2032 77.1%
2021 79.81 204th 1678 87.8%
2022 73.25 380th 2099 81.9%
2023 76.52 351st 2041 82.8%
2024 61.80 615th 2078 70.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Ps/Is 266

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.73 609th 2338 74.0%
2019 67.55 715th 2357 69.7%
2021 79.87 302nd 1955 84.6%
2022 70.85 625th 2401 74.0%
2023 71.15 616th 2403 74.4%
2024 62.27 808th 2413 66.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Ps/Is 266

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.83 923rd 2340 60.6%
2019 65.71 744th 2358 68.4%
2021 50.06 959th 1961 51.1%
2022 60.82 871st 2400 63.7%
2023 66.55 741st 2400 69.1%
2024 49.60 1153rd 2411 52.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Ps/Is 266

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.66 419th 601 30.3%
2019 43.64 375th 548 31.6%
2021 51.74 257th 430 40.2%
2022 45.58 420th 671 37.4%
2023 59.59 271st 605 55.2%
2024 33.09 486th 662 26.6%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Ps/Is 266

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.22 201st 948 78.8%
2019 64.35 239th 891 73.2%
2022 70.12 230th 936 75.4%
2023 75.78 151st 857 82.4%
2024 55.61 345th 927 62.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Ps/Is 266

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.20 278th 1392 80.0%
2019 69.97 284th 1315 78.4%
2022 59.89 510th 1503 66.1%
2023 62.52 436th 1429 69.5%
2024 68.24 367th 1531 76.0%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Ps/Is 266

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Rank History for all middle school students at Ps/Is 266

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 81.38 172nd 1095 84.3%
2007 87.46 69th 1123 93.9%
2008 87.30 48th 1185 95.9%
2009 82.45 96th 1224 92.2%
2010 88.77 69th 1243 94.4%
2011 84.83 152nd 1295 88.3%
2012 84.47 160th 1337 88.0%
2013 90.51 95th 1373 93.1%
2014 94.16 54th 1401 96.1%
2015 93.46 60th 1407 95.7%
2016 92.32 71st 1429 95.0%
2017 92.08 88th 1455 94.0%
2018 77.61 267th 1438 81.4%
2019 83.36 200th 1439 86.1%
2021 67.86 319th 1242 74.3%
2022 75.75 275th 1479 81.4%
2023 84.79 183rd 1500 87.8%
2024 84.36 187th 1504 87.6%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Ps/Is 266

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.18 80th 1170 93.2%
2019 67.05 193rd 1139 83.1%
2022 91.10 43rd 1283 96.6%
2023 92.08 59th 1307 95.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Ps/Is 266

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.85 225th 1245 81.9%
2019 86.61 123rd 1241 90.1%
2021 71.72 181st 935 80.6%
2022 79.43 170th 1306 87.0%
2023 87.72 107th 1288 91.7%
2024 85.76 119th 1296 90.8%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Ps/Is 266

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.99 283rd 1353 79.1%
2019 81.46 214th 1370 84.4%
2021 63.95 312th 1066 70.7%
2022 79.38 216th 1454 85.1%
2023 85.75 164th 1463 88.8%
2024 85.77 164th 1465 88.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Ps/Is 266

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.88 265th 1352 80.4%
2019 84.29 174th 1366 87.3%
2021 74.64 206th 1071 80.8%
2022 70.83 315th 1455 78.4%
2023 79.60 234th 1464 84.0%
2024 79.42 218th 1464 85.1%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Ps/Is 266

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.76 243rd 374 35.0%
2019 56.32 174th 369 52.8%
2022 39.86 255th 381 33.1%
2023 71.26 112th 388 71.1%
2024 67.02 131st 396 66.9%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Ps/Is 266

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 72.89 132nd 706 81.3%
2023 76.67 110th 696 84.2%
2024 77.68 110th 705 84.4%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Ps/Is 266

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.86 107th 810 86.8%
2019 82.20 100th 826 87.9%
2022 79.99 108th 914 88.2%
2023 77.31 161st 943 82.9%
2024 85.43 90th 953 90.6%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Ps/Is 266

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.17 144th 763 81.1%
2019 67.91 227th 716 68.3%
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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.

Ps/Is 266 Test Scores
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Data source: NY State Education Department

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by a parent
Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Open Quote My son got lucky and got in this school. So far we are extremely happy. I drop him to school every morning. Half an hour commute from my home. It's all worth it! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Ps/Is 266

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 255 97 202 80 4 n/a n/a 0 638
2005 266 102 208 89 3 n/a n/a 0 668
2006 262 89 232 89 4 n/a n/a 0 676
2007 228 79 270 85 4 n/a n/a 0 666
2008 241 70 261 92 5 n/a n/a 0 669
2009 209 79 285 104 4 n/a n/a 0 681
2010 193 74 295 96 4 n/a n/a 0 662
2011 193 76 292 115 3 0 0 0 679
2012 192 78 325 98 3 0 1 0 697
2013 187 71 306 106 4 0 4 0 678
2014 164 67 319 127 6 0 7 0 690
2015 152 68 314 143 6 0 4 0 687
2016 114 92 286 159 6 0 6 0 663
2017 101 109 279 150 8 3 9 0 659
2018 92 128 259 142 10 4 9 0 644
2019 88 142 243 162 8 3 11 0 657
2020 68 153 209 168 10 3 12 0 623
2021 62 158 183 154 9 6 15 0 587
2022 57 150 160 140 9 7 17 0 540
2023 45 154 142 116 9 7 22 0 495

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/Is 266

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 638 n/a n/a n/a
2005 668 n/a n/a 0
2006 676 45.0 15.0 28.4
2007 666 48.0 13.9 32
2008 669 44.0 15.2 29.4
2009 681 42.0 16.2 0
2010 662 44.0 15.0 n/a
2011 679 38.0 17.8 40.6
2012 697 41.6 16.7 42.3
2013 678 40.9 16.5 43.7
2014 690 39.0 17.6 44.6
2015 687 38.0 18.0 47.6
2016 663 42.0 15.7 49.5
2017 659 41.3 15.9 53.6
2018 644 49.0 13.1 53.9
2019 657 48.0 13.6 49.3
2020 623 47.0 13.2 46.9
2021 587 49.6 11.8 51.4
2022 540 50.2 10.7 48.9
2023 495 65.6 7.5 49.1

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/Is 266

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 638 n/a n/a n/a
2005 668 n/a n/a 0
2006 676 45.0 15.0 28.4
2007 666 48.0 13.9 32
2008 669 44.0 15.2 29.4
2009 681 42.0 16.2 0
2010 662 44.0 15.0 n/a
2011 679 38.0 17.8 40.6
2012 697 41.6 16.7 42.3
2013 678 40.9 16.5 43.7
2014 690 39.0 17.6 44.6
2015 687 38.0 18.0 47.6
2016 663 42.0 15.7 49.5
2017 659 41.3 15.9 53.6
2018 644 49.0 13.1 53.9
2019 657 48.0 13.6 49.3
2020 623 47.0 13.2 46.9
2021 587 49.6 11.8 51.4
2022 540 50.2 10.7 48.9
2023 495 65.6 7.5 49.1

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.

Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely Immunized
201599.1%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ps/Is 266

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $296 (1.9%) $15,497 (98.1%) $15,793
2020 $456 (2.7%) $16,486 (97.3%) $16,942
2021 $638 (3.7%) $16,750 (96.3%) $17,388
2022 $1,509 (7.3%) $19,291 (92.7%) $20,800
2023 $949 (4.2%) $21,894 (95.8%) $22,843

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ps/Is 266

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 713th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 695th of 2439 Elementary schools
 1.1%
Ranks 200th of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 183rd of 1500 Middle schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ps/Is 266)5359.5
 6.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #26)7870
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Ps/Is 266)5379
 26%
   3rd Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #26)8081
 1%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ps/Is 266)5139.4
 11.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #26)7475.5
 1.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Ps/Is 266)5853.1
 4.9%
   4th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #26)7980.1
 1.1%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ps/Is 266)5462.9
 8.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #26)6673.1
 7.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Ps/Is 266)5450
 4%
   5th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #26)7679.5
 3.5%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ps/Is 266)7173.9
 2.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #26)7673.6
 2.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Ps/Is 266)5955
 4%
   6th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #26)7677.5
 1.5%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ps/Is 266)5773.2
 16.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #26)6876.7
 8.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4048
 8%
7th Grade Math (Ps/Is 266)5870.4
 12.4%
   7th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #26)7480.1
 6.1%
   7th Grade Math (New York)4451.9
 7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ps/Is 266)8075.6
 4.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #26)7482.8
 8.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4855.2
 7.2%
End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Ps/Is 266)10098
 2%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (New York City Geographic District #26)74.268.9
 5.2%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Living Environment (Ps/Is 266)10097.3
 2.7%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York City Geographic District #26)77.974.6
 3.4%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students657495
 24.7%
African American142154
 8.5%
American Indian89
 12.5%
Asian243142
 41.6%
Hispanic162116
 28.4%
Pacific Islander37
 133.3%
White8845
 48.9%
Two or More Races1122
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.3%49.1%
 0.2%


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Ps/Is 266 ranks 991st of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 495 students attended Ps/Is 266.

Students at Ps/Is 266 are 31% African American, 29% Asian, 23% Hispanic, 9% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% Pacific Islander.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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