P.S. 101 Verrazano
Tel:
(718) 372-0221
P.S. 101 Verrazano serves 865 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
P.S. 101 Verrazano placed in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
P.S. 101 Verrazano places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
P.S. 101 Verrazano's student population of 865 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2020) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 865 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 63 teachers |
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School Comparison
P.S. 101 Verrazano is ranked within the top 30% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of P.S. 101 Verrazano is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1086 out of 4239 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 53% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 27% |
| Black | 1% | 17% |
| White | 28% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 63% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic District #21 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to P.S. 101 Verrazano is Expeditionary Learning School For Community Leaders (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is I.S. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Brooklyn I.S. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro Grades: 6-8 | 1,341 student
0.2 miles
8787 24th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 996-6706 0.2 6-8 1,341 - Brooklyn Expeditionary Learning School For Community Leaders Grades: 9-12 | 340 students
0.4 miles
2630 Benson Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 333-7700 0.4 9-12 340 - Brooklyn Hebrew Language Academy Charter School 2 Charter School
Grades: K-1 | 141 students
0.4 miles
1870 Stillwell Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11223
(718) 682-5610 0.4 K-1 141 - Brooklyn High School Of Sports Management Grades: 9-12 | 247 students
0.4 miles
2630 Benson Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 333-7650 0.4 9-12 247 - Brooklyn International High School At Lafayette Grades: 9-12 | 331 students
0.4 miles
2630 Benson Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 333-7860 0.4 9-12 331
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