New York

Facts at a Glance

NAEP Mathematics 2011 percent proficient
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Governor:	Andrew Cuomo
Commissioner of Education:	John King
Quality Counts state grade:	B
Pre-K-12 enrollment:	2,734,955
Number of school districts:	899
Number of public schools:	4,757
Number of public school teachers:	211,606
Unadjusted education spending per student:	$18,167
Percent minority students:	50.8%
Percent of students eligible for free/reduced price lunch:	48.1%
Percent of students with disabilities:	16.5%
Percent of English-language learners:	7.6%
4th grade math:	35.9%
8th grade math:	30.0%
NAEP Reading 2011 percent proficient
4th grade reading:	35.0%
8th grade reading:	35.1%

Sources & Notes

Latest News

NYC School Closings Leave Some Students Lost in Transition

Plunging graduation rates and increasing violence spelled the end for five failing New York City high schools, but for some English-language learners, those buildings were their education lifeline.

June 25, 2010 - Education Week

Study Finds Success in NYC's 'Small Schools'

Students thrived academically in smaller, more personal high schools they chose themselves, according to new research.

June 23, 2010 - Education Week

Mayoral Control Bill Launched in N.Y. Legislature

Under legislation introduced yesterday by Gov. Paterson, Rochester's mayor would get his wish to take over that city’s schools – but he might not be mayor for long.

June 10, 2010 | Updated: March 23, 2012 - Education Week