Serving 596 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 123 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 596 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 123 serves an attendance zone in Jamaica, NY, covering approximately 0.5 square miles. Families within this area can typically reach the school in 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 123's student population of 596 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
596 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Average Class Size
26 students
School Motto
Making a Difference by Serving All Students with a Passion to Succeed.
School Rankings
P.s. 123 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 is 0.71, 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
#2211 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
9%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
17%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
47%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 123's ranking?
P.s. 123 is ranked #2211 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 123 often compared to?
P.s. 123is often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 223 Lyndon B Johnson, East Elmhurst Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 123?
596 students attend P.s. 123.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of P.s. 123 students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 9% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 123?
P.s. 123 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 123 offer ?
P.s. 123 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 123 part of?
P.s. 123 is part of New York City Geographic District #27.
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