Serving 421 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ps 128 Bensonhurst 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 421 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 128 Bensonhurst ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ps 128 Bensonhurst's student population of 421 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
421 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 128 Bensonhurst 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 Ps 128 Bensonhurst is 0.67, 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
#3384 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
31%
10%
Hispanic
23%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
43%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps 128 Bensonhurst's ranking?
Ps 128 Bensonhurst is ranked #3384 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 128 Bensonhurst often compared to?
Ps 128 Bensonhurstis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 101 Verrazano, Ps 200 Benson School, Ps 748 Brooklyn School For Global Scholars by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 128 Bensonhurst?
421 students attend Ps 128 Bensonhurst.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Ps 128 Bensonhurst students are White, 31% of students are Asian, 23% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 128 Bensonhurst?
Ps 128 Bensonhurst has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 128 Bensonhurst offer ?
Ps 128 Bensonhurst offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 128 Bensonhurst part of?
Ps 128 Bensonhurst is part of New York City Geographic District #21 School District.
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