Dr Jacqueline Peek-davis School

430 Howard Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11233
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 192 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dr Jacqueline Peek-davis School 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 <50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 192 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dr Jacqueline Peek-davis School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Dr Jacqueline Peek-davis School's student population of 192 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
192 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Dr Jacqueline Peek-davis School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr Jacqueline Peek-davis School is 0.39, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
#2611 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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<50%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dr Jacqueline Peek-davis School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
<50%
62%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dr Jacqueline Peek-davis School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
4%
10%
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Hispanic
18%
29%
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Black
76%
16%
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White
2%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.39
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr Jacqueline Peek-davis School's ranking?
Dr Jacqueline Peek-davis School is ranked #2611 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Dr Jacqueline Peek-davis School often compared to?
Dr Jacqueline Peek-davis Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brooklyn Brownstone School, Ps 40 George W Carver by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Dr Jacqueline Peek-davis School?
192 students attend Dr Jacqueline Peek-davis School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Dr Jacqueline Peek-davis School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr Jacqueline Peek-davis School?
Dr Jacqueline Peek-davis School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dr Jacqueline Peek-davis School offer ?
Dr Jacqueline Peek-davis School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dr Jacqueline Peek-davis School part of?
Dr Jacqueline Peek-davis School is part of New York City Geographic District #17 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 192 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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