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#3603 of 4,742 schools in NY

PS 116 Mary Lindley Murray

Elementary School · New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York, NY

A New York City Geographic District # 2 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

210 E 33RD ST, New York, NY 10016

  • Math 45% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 61% proficient (2022)
  • 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.88 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-8.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+0.3 pts
Overall Proficiency53% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
Resources & Environment2.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.9:1
Chronic Absenteeism65.5%

Students at PS 116 Mary Lindley Murray score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency61%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 53% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
100%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
86%
ELA
79%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
64%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
59%
2015
Math
58%
ELA
66%
2016
Math
59%
ELA
59%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
66%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
65%
ELA
76%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
61%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

46.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where PS 116 Mary Lindley Murray sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 100Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 85Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,049/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New York), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$153,065

Median home value

$928,400

Median rent

$3,321/mo

College educated

81.7%

Homeownership

27.7%

Poverty rate

9.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10016; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Churchill School & CenterPrivate · tuition8.3privateK–120.2 mi398Compare →
Aaron School K - 12Private · tuition7.8privateK–120.3 mi161Compare →
Maryel School of New YorkPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–20.3 mi16Compare →
River School (the)Enrollment path unverified8.4PK–50.3 mi512Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

New York City Geographic District # 2

Schools in district
119
Rank in district
#115 of 118
District spending per student
The source marked this value as not applicable.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

PS 116 Mary Lindley Murray is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About PS 116 Mary Lindley Murray

PS 116 Mary Lindley Murray is a public elementary school in New York, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 2, serving approximately 362 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,603 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about PS 116 Mary Lindley Murray

What grades does PS 116 Mary Lindley Murray serve?

PS 116 Mary Lindley Murray serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend PS 116 Mary Lindley Murray?

PS 116 Mary Lindley Murray has an enrollment of approximately 362 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 116 Mary Lindley Murray?

The student-teacher ratio at PS 116 Mary Lindley Murray is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does PS 116 Mary Lindley Murray rank in NY?

PS 116 Mary Lindley Murray ranks #3,603 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is PS 116 Mary Lindley Murray's MySchoolScout rating?

PS 116 Mary Lindley Murray has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at PS 116 Mary Lindley Murray?

Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 116 Mary Lindley Murray has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is PS 116 Mary Lindley Murray a charter school?

No, PS 116 Mary Lindley Murray is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is PS 116 Mary Lindley Murray a Title I school?

No, PS 116 Mary Lindley Murray is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 116 Mary Lindley Murray?

46.4% of students at PS 116 Mary Lindley Murray qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
362
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
New York County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
65.5%
Area population (ZIP 10016)
54,297
Area average commute
24.8 min
Area median age
33.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10016; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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