Serving 275 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cynthia Jenkins 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 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 275 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cynthia Jenkins School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cynthia Jenkins School's student population of 275 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
275 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cynthia Jenkins School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cynthia Jenkins School is 0.33, 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
#3989 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
13%
29%
Black
81%
16%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cynthia Jenkins School's ranking?
Cynthia Jenkins School is ranked #3989 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Cynthia Jenkins School often compared to?
Cynthia Jenkins Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 140 Edward K Ellington, Jermaine L Green Stem Institute Of Queens by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Cynthia Jenkins School?
275 students attend Cynthia Jenkins School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Cynthia Jenkins School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cynthia Jenkins School?
Cynthia Jenkins School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cynthia Jenkins School offer ?
Cynthia Jenkins School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cynthia Jenkins School part of?
Cynthia Jenkins School is part of New York City Geographic District #29 School District.
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