D
Needs Improvement
49/100

Ps 88 Seneca

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 60-85 CATALPA AVE, Ridgewood, NY 11385
Overall
D
49/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 35% · Math 41% proficient · 29th percentile in New York
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against New York schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

49
Repit Score
out of 100
687
Students
enrolled
14.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
N/A
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%29/100reading 27th percentile, math 30th percentile among New York elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%78/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 74% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with New York schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −10 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New York. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency35% (−21 pts vs. state avg 56%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency41% (−16 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the New York state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White42%52%reading -13 pts, math -10 pts25th percentile (list)
Hispanic27%32%reading -9 pts, math -5 pts29th percentile (list)
Asian50%50%reading -19 pts, math -29 pts7th percentile (list)
Low-income29%36%reading -8 pts, math -4 pts39th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 60-85 CATALPA AVE
City Ridgewood
ZIP Code 11385
District 3600098
NCES School ID 360009802340
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 11385

Understanding the community around Ps 88 Seneca helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $85,127
Per Capita Income $38,280
Poverty Rate 8.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 40.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.0%
High School or Higher 84.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $834,400
Median Rent $1,857
Owner-Occupied 30.1%
Renter-Occupied 69.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Ps 88 Seneca.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%
Female 50.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 60.1%
White 28.7%
Asian 8.0%
Black 1.0%
Two or More Races 1.5%
American Indian 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 687
Teachers (FTE) 47.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Ps 88 Seneca?
Ps 88 Seneca has a Repit School Score of 49 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Ps 88 Seneca?
Ps 88 Seneca has 687 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1.
What grades does Ps 88 Seneca serve?
Ps 88 Seneca serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Ps 88 Seneca receive per student?
Ps 88 Seneca receives funding data not available in per-pupil spending from its district. This is below the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Ps 88 Seneca in 11385 ▼
Avg Home Value
$879,961
Avg Monthly Rent
$3,457
1-Year Change
+4.2%
% Renters
69.9%

Other Schools in 11385

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026