Serving 570 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ps 139 Rego Park ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 570 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 139 Rego Park ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ps 139 Rego Park's student population of 570 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
570 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 139 Rego Park ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 139 Rego Park is 0.71, 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
#1688 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
26%
10%
Hispanic
32%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
35%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 139 Rego Park's ranking?
Ps 139 Rego Park is ranked #1688 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 139 Rego Park often compared to?
Ps 139 Rego Parkis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 174 William Sidney Mount, Ps 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 139 Rego Park?
570 students attend Ps 139 Rego Park.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Ps 139 Rego Park students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 139 Rego Park?
Ps 139 Rego Park has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 139 Rego Park offer ?
Ps 139 Rego Park offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 139 Rego Park part of?
Ps 139 Rego Park is part of New York City Geographic District #28 School District.
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