Serving 391 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, P.s. 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 391 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 123 Mahalia Jackson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
P.s. 123 Mahalia Jackson's student population of 391 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
391 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 123 Mahalia Jackson 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. 123 Mahalia Jackson is 0.56, 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
#4023 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
48%
30%
Black
46%
16%
White
4%
40%
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
96%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 123 Mahalia Jackson's ranking?
P.s. 123 Mahalia Jackson is ranked #4023 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 123 Mahalia Jackson often compared to?
P.s. 123 Mahalia Jacksonis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 92 Mary Mcleod Bethune, P.s. 194 Countee Cullen by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 123 Mahalia Jackson?
391 students attend P.s. 123 Mahalia Jackson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of P.s. 123 Mahalia Jackson students are Hispanic, 46% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 123 Mahalia Jackson?
P.s. 123 Mahalia Jackson has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 123 Mahalia Jackson offer ?
P.s. 123 Mahalia Jackson offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 123 Mahalia Jackson part of?
P.s. 123 Mahalia Jackson is part of New York City Geographic District # 5 School District.
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