Serving 601 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 121 Throop 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 42% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 601 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 121 Throop serves an attendance area of approximately 0.3 square miles in the Bronx, NY, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 5 to 10 minutes and an average distance of 0.3 miles to the nearest boundary. The furthest edge of the zone extends up to 0.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 121 Throop's student population of 601 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
601 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
P.s. 121 Throop ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 121 Throop is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3331 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
13%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
39%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
40%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.6%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 121 Throop's ranking?
P.s. 121 Throop is ranked #3331 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 121 Throop often compared to?
P.s. 121 Throopis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 97 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 121 Throop?
601 students attend P.s. 121 Throop.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of P.s. 121 Throop students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 121 Throop?
P.s. 121 Throop has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 121 Throop offer ?
P.s. 121 Throop offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 121 Throop part of?
P.s. 121 Throop is part of New York City Geographic District #11.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 121 Throop located?
P.s. 121 Throop is located in the Laconia neighborhood of Bronx, NY.
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