Serving 133 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Stem Institute Of Manhattan ranks in the bottom 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 21-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 133 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stem Institute Of Manhattan's student population of 133 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
133 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
1 acre
School Motto
All children are capable of success…NO EXCEPTIONS!
School Rankings
Stem Institute Of Manhattan ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stem Institute Of Manhattan is 0.56, 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
#4015 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
38%
30%
Black
55%
15%
White
5%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stem Institute Of Manhattan's ranking?
Stem Institute Of Manhattan is ranked #4015 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Stem Institute Of Manhattan?
133 students attend Stem Institute Of Manhattan.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Stem Institute Of Manhattan students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stem Institute Of Manhattan?
Stem Institute Of Manhattan has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Stem Institute Of Manhattan offer ?
Stem Institute Of Manhattan offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Stem Institute Of Manhattan part of?
Stem Institute Of Manhattan is part of New York City Geographic District # 3.
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