Ps 11 Purvis J Behan

419 Waverly Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 834 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 11 Purvis J Behan ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% 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: 834 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Top 20% in NY
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ps 11 Purvis J Behan ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Ps 11 Purvis J Behan's student population of 834 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
834 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Rankings

Ps 11 Purvis J Behan ranks within the top 20% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 11 Purvis J Behan is 0.65, 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
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State Level (NY)
#448 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
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80-84%
55%
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85-89%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
4%
10%
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Hispanic
14%
29%
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Black
55%
16%
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White
15%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Ps 11 Purvis J Behan's ranking?
Ps 11 Purvis J Behan is ranked #448 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 11 Purvis J Behan often compared to?
Ps 11 Purvis J Behanis often viewed alongside schools like Compass Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 11 Purvis J Behan?
834 students attend Ps 11 Purvis J Behan.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Ps 11 Purvis J Behan students are Black, 15% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 11 Purvis J Behan?
Ps 11 Purvis J Behan has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 11 Purvis J Behan offer ?
Ps 11 Purvis J Behan offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 11 Purvis J Behan part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 834 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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