Serving 847 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 1 Bergen 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 25-29% (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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 847 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 1 Bergen ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ps 1 Bergen's student population of 847 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
847 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 1 Bergen 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 1 Bergen is 0.22, 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
#3538 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
88%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
3%
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
82%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps 1 Bergen's ranking?
Ps 1 Bergen is ranked #3538 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 1 Bergen often compared to?
Ps 1 Bergenis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 169 Sunset Park 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 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 1 Bergen?
847 students attend Ps 1 Bergen.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Ps 1 Bergen students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 1 Bergen?
Ps 1 Bergen has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 1 Bergen offer ?
Ps 1 Bergen offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 1 Bergen part of?
Ps 1 Bergen is part of New York City Geographic District #15 School District.
In what neighborhood is Ps 1 Bergen located?
Ps 1 Bergen is located in the Sunset Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 24 other public schools located in Sunset Park.
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