Serving 339 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 83 Luis Munoz Rivera ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 339 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 83 Luis Munoz Rivera ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
P.s. 83 Luis Munoz Rivera's student population of 339 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
339 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 83 Luis Munoz Rivera ranks within the top 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. 83 Luis Munoz Rivera is 0.45, 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
#1328 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
73%
30%
Black
14%
16%
White
3%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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. 83 Luis Munoz Rivera's ranking?
P.s. 83 Luis Munoz Rivera is ranked #1328 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 83 Luis Munoz Rivera?
339 students attend P.s. 83 Luis Munoz Rivera.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of P.s. 83 Luis Munoz Rivera students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 83 Luis Munoz Rivera?
P.s. 83 Luis Munoz Rivera has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 83 Luis Munoz Rivera offer ?
P.s. 83 Luis Munoz Rivera offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 83 Luis Munoz Rivera part of?
P.s. 83 Luis Munoz Rivera is part of New York City Geographic District # 4 School District.
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