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#202 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 4% in state

PS 166 Richard Rogers School of the Arts & Science (the)

Elementary School · New York City Geographic District # 3 · New York, NY

A New York City Geographic District # 3 elementary school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.

132 W 89TH ST, New York, NY 10024

  • Math 91% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 88% proficient (2022)
  • 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change+1.75 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendImproving
Academics9.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency91% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency87.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+37.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+26.8 pts
Overall Proficiency89% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+26.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile89th
Resources & Environment5.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.2:1
Chronic Absenteeism18.2%

Students at PS 166 Richard Rogers School of the Arts & Science (the) score 89% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency91%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency88%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is up 5 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 89% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
78%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
71%
2012
Math
64%
ELA
60%
2013
Math
73%
ELA
66%
2014
Math
76%
ELA
69%
2015
Math
81%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
80%
2017
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2018
Math
92%
ELA
89%
2019
Math
92%
ELA
89%
2020*
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2021*
Math
93%
ELA
95%
2022
Math
91%
ELA
88%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 83% (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 32 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

18.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where PS 166 Richard Rogers School of the Arts & Science (the) 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 99Walker'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

$182,614

Median home value

$1,746,400

Median rent

$2,965/mo

College educated

84.2%

Homeownership

38.7%

Poverty rate

7.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10024; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Gan AliyaPrivate · tuition6.4PK–80.1 mi42Compare →
The Geneva School of ManhattanPrivate · tuition7.9PK–90.1 mi232Compare →
Beit Rabban Day SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9PK–80.2 mi95Compare →
Manhattan Country SchoolPrivate · tuition4.7PK–80.2 mi259Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

New York City Geographic District # 3

Schools in district
43
Rank in district
#1 of 42
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 166 Richard Rogers School of the Arts & Science (the) is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 3; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About PS 166 Richard Rogers School of the Arts & Science (the)

PS 166 Richard Rogers School of the Arts & Science (the) is a public elementary school in New York, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 3, serving approximately 600 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #202 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about PS 166 Richard Rogers School of the Arts & Science (the)

What grades does PS 166 Richard Rogers School of the Arts & Science (the) serve?

PS 166 Richard Rogers School of the Arts & Science (the) serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend PS 166 Richard Rogers School of the Arts & Science (the)?

PS 166 Richard Rogers School of the Arts & Science (the) has an enrollment of approximately 600 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 166 Richard Rogers School of the Arts & Science (the)?

The student-teacher ratio at PS 166 Richard Rogers School of the Arts & Science (the) is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does PS 166 Richard Rogers School of the Arts & Science (the) rank in NY?

PS 166 Richard Rogers School of the Arts & Science (the) ranks #202 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is PS 166 Richard Rogers School of the Arts & Science (the)'s MySchoolScout rating?

PS 166 Richard Rogers School of the Arts & Science (the) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 166 Richard Rogers School of the Arts & Science (the)?

Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 166 Richard Rogers School of the Arts & Science (the) has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is PS 166 Richard Rogers School of the Arts & Science (the) a charter school?

No, PS 166 Richard Rogers School of the Arts & Science (the) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is PS 166 Richard Rogers School of the Arts & Science (the) a Title I school?

No, PS 166 Richard Rogers School of the Arts & Science (the) is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 166 Richard Rogers School of the Arts & Science (the)?

18.8% of students at PS 166 Richard Rogers School of the Arts & Science (the) 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
600
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
New York County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.2%
Area population (ZIP 10024)
62,576
Area average commute
31.8 min
Area median age
44.8
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 10024; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

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

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