Serving 220 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 65 Mother Hale Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 220 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 65 Mother Hale Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
P.s. 65 Mother Hale Academy's student population of 220 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
220 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 65 Mother Hale Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 65 Mother Hale Academy is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4121 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
64%
30%
Black
34%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 65 Mother Hale Academy's ranking?
P.s. 65 Mother Hale Academy is ranked #4121 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 65 Mother Hale Academy often compared to?
P.s. 65 Mother Hale Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Academic Leadership Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 65 Mother Hale Academy?
220 students attend P.s. 65 Mother Hale Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of P.s. 65 Mother Hale Academy students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 65 Mother Hale Academy?
P.s. 65 Mother Hale Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 65 Mother Hale Academy offer ?
P.s. 65 Mother Hale Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 65 Mother Hale Academy part of?
P.s. 65 Mother Hale Academy is part of New York City Geographic District # 7 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 65 Mother Hale Academy located?
P.s. 65 Mother Hale Academy is located in the Mott Haven neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 38 other public schools located in Mott Haven.
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