Serving 1,203 students in grades 6-8, I.s. 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School ranks in the top 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 41% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,203 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 66% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
I.s. 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School's student population of 1,203 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 102 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,203 students
Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
School Rankings
I.s. 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of I.s. 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2097 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Asian
39%
10%
Hispanic
57%
31%
Black
1%
15%
White
2%
39%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.6%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is I.s. 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School's ranking?
I.s. 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School is ranked #2097 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are I.s. 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School often compared to?
I.s. 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like I.s. 73 Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School, I.s. 25 Adrien Block by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend I.s. 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School?
1,203 students attend I.s. 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of I.s. 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of I.s. 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School?
I.s. 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does I.s. 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School offer ?
I.s. 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is I.s. 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School part of?
I.s. 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School is part of New York City Geographic District #24.
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