Serving 420 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ps 123 Mahalia Jackson 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 420 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 123 Mahalia Jackson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ps 123 Mahalia Jackson's student population of 420 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
420 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 123 Mahalia Jackson 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 123 Mahalia Jackson is 0.58, 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
#3711 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
42%
29%
Black
50%
16%
White
3%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 123 Mahalia Jackson's ranking?
Ps 123 Mahalia Jackson is ranked #3711 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 123 Mahalia Jackson?
420 students attend Ps 123 Mahalia Jackson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Ps 123 Mahalia Jackson students are Black, 42% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% 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 Ps 123 Mahalia Jackson?
Ps 123 Mahalia Jackson has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 123 Mahalia Jackson offer ?
Ps 123 Mahalia Jackson offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 123 Mahalia Jackson part of?
Ps 123 Mahalia Jackson is part of New York City Geographic District # 5 School District.
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