P.S. 153 Adam Clayton Powell is a New York City public school in Manhattan, serving Pre-K, Kindergarten, grades 1-5, in District 3, led by Principal Tanya Doakes.
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2026 math proficiency is 36%, lower than most NYC elementary schools and about typical for those with similar economic need; down 8 points from 2025; math is up 16 points since 2023, while citywide math rose 6 points.
Also worth knowing: Reading is up 7 points since 2023, while citywide reading fell 2 points.
96%
of parents trust the principal
97%
trust their child's teachers
95%
satisfied with the education overall
NYC School Survey 2026. 65% of families answered.
Students here gain less than at most schools serving similar students
Impact score: 0.34 · 9th percentile
The DOE compares results with those of students with similar starting points and backgrounds.
View this school's official NYC DOE School Quality SnapshotReading
28%
students scored at Level 3 or 4
130 students tested
Mathematics
36%
students scored at Level 3 or 4
138 students tested
Excludes charter schools. Weighted by students tested.
New York changed its grades 3–8 tests in 2023. Compare years from 2023 onward with each other, not with earlier years.
Citywide reading scores fell sharply in 2026; NYC Public Schools is reviewing the results. Source: NYC Public Schools
| Year | Reading | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 35% | 36% |
| 2019 | 42% | 43% |
| 2022 | 20% | 16% |
| 2023 | 21% | 19% |
| 2024 | 27% | 30% |
| 2025 | 24% | 43% |
| 2026 | 28% | 36% |
Proficiency means scoring at Level 3 or above. Test scores are one measure of a school, not the whole experience.
Economic need index: 87%0.5 mi away
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Economic need index: 73%
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Economic need index: 73%
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Economic need index: 83%1.4 mi away
Economic need index: 92%0.5 mi away
Economic need index: 90%
| Measure | P.S. 153 Adam Clayton Powell | The William Lynch School |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 reading proficient | 28% (+3 points vs 2025) | 40% (-3 points vs 2025) |
| 2026 math proficient | 36% (-8 points vs 2025) | 53% (0 points vs 2025) |
| Average K–5 class size (2025–26) | 18.2 | 20.7 |
| Enrollment (2025–26) | 390 | 359 |
| Student–teacher ratio (2025–26) | 9.4 | 10.4 |
| Family satisfaction (2026) | 95% | 95% |
| Principal trust (2026) | 96% | 99% |
| Teacher trust (2026) | 97% | 99% |
| Leadership (2026) | 97% | 100% |
| Distance between schools | <0.01 mi | |
P.S. 153 Adam Clayton Powell has lower math proficiency than The William Lynch School (36% vs 53%) and lower reading proficiency (28% vs 40%); 2026 math is about typical for NYC elementary schools with similar economic need; 2026 reading is about typical for NYC elementary schools with similar economic need.
Enrollment
390 students
pre-K, K–5 · down 30 over five years
NYC DOE · 2025–26
Class size
18.2
children in the average K–5 class; about 9.4 students per teacher (2025–26)
NYC DOE · 2025–26
English learners
24%
was 26% in 2024–25
NYC DOE · 2025–26
Economic need
88% of students live in poverty (2025–26)
Economic need index: 90% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.
NYC DOE · 2025–26
Special education
20%
of students here are in special education
NYC DOE · 2025–26
Student body: 6% White, 72% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 19% Black, 1% multiracial, 50% female, 50% male.
Economic need index: 90% — the measure we use to compare similar schools. It combines measures of students’ economic circumstances; it is not a measure of school quality.
NYC DOE · 2026 survey
NYC DOE · 2024–25
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1750 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10031, USA
Source: NYC DOE / NYSED, 2026 · School information · View this school's official NYC DOE School Quality Snapshot
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