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Ps 87 William Sherman

New York, NY
Test scores
New York State tests, 2024–25

English language arts

310 tested · 95% of students

88% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 88% did.

  • Level 453%
  • Level 335%
  • Level 27%
  • Level 15%

Math

319 tested · 98% of students

86% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 87% did.

  • Level 444%
  • Level 342%
  • Level 29%
  • Level 15%

Science

89 tested · 93% of students

74% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 75% did.

  • Level 415%
  • Level 360%
  • Level 220%
  • Level 16%

Proficient means Level 3 or 4, out of the students tested.

Safety incidents
New York State Education Department
Measure2022–232023–24
Enrolled667726
Harassment, bullying, discrimination04
Other threats10

None reported: Homicide, sexual offense, assault, weapons possession, cyberbullying, bomb threat, false alarm, drugs, alcohol.

NYC Quality Report
2024-25 · Ranked among all NYC public schools
Attendance Rate93%
Teacher Attendance99%
Experienced Teachers87%
NYC Admissions Demand

2025-26 Admissions Cycle

Kindergarten (03M087)

Zoned

Apps/Seat

—

Applicants

302

Seats

125

Kindergarten Spanish Dual Language (03M087)

Zoned

Apps/Seat

—

Applicants

124

Seats

25

Pre-K - School Day

Zoned

Apps/Seat

—

Applicants

—

Seats

18

School Transportation

2025-2026 school year

The transportation services this school receives. The city's Office of Pupil Transportation decides who qualifies and sets the specific stops, routes, and schedules, which aren't shown here.

  • Yellow bus to designated stops
    Stop-to-school service for general-education students.
  • Door-to-door service
    Curb-to-curb pickup, usually for students with an IEP, a 504 plan, or a medical need.
  • Student MetroCards or OMNY cards
    Public-transit fare for students who qualify.
  • Mid-day service
    Transportation during the school day.
  • After-school transportation
    Service for late-day and after-school programs.
Bus companies
CONSOLIDATED BUS TRANSIT, INC.HOYT TRANSPORTATION CORP.LITTLE LISA BUS CO. INC.SNT BUS INC
School Profile

Location

City, Large

Enrollment

726 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino19.1%
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White59.4%
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Black or African American2.8%
x
Asian8.7%
x
Two or More Races9.8%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.3%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
x
Courses and Activities

Updated 4mo ago

Languages1

Spanish

Arts2

Art Class, Music Class

Clubs and Activities1

Paid After School

Public school directory

NCES ID 360007802335

District
New York City Geographic District # 3
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
726 students
Teachers (FTE)
45.8

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