Serving 670 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 84 Lillian Weber ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 670 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 84 Lillian Weber ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
P.s. 84 Lillian Weber's student population of 670 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
670 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 84 Lillian Weber ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 84 Lillian Weber is 0.64, 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
#652 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
33%
30%
Black
10%
16%
White
49%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
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. 84 Lillian Weber's ranking?
P.s. 84 Lillian Weber is ranked #652 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 84 Lillian Weber often compared to?
P.s. 84 Lillian Weberis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 163 Alfred E Smith by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 84 Lillian Weber?
670 students attend P.s. 84 Lillian Weber.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of P.s. 84 Lillian Weber students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 84 Lillian Weber?
P.s. 84 Lillian Weber has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 84 Lillian Weber offer ?
P.s. 84 Lillian Weber offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 84 Lillian Weber part of?
P.s. 84 Lillian Weber is part of New York City Geographic District # 3 School District.
School Reviews
5 8/21/2019
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