Serving 446 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 123 Suydam 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 23% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 446 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 123 Suydam serves a compact attendance zone in Brooklyn, NY, covering approximately 0.2 square miles. Families within the area can typically reach the school within a 5-10 minute drive, with most living about 0.3 miles from the school's edge and the furthest point located 0.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 123 Suydam's student population of 446 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
446 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Rankings
P.s. 123 Suydam 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 Suydam is 0.19, 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
#4129 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
52%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
49%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
90%
31%
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Black
5%
15%
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White
2%
39%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.6%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
55%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 123 Suydam's ranking?
P.s. 123 Suydam is ranked #4129 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 123 Suydam often compared to?
P.s. 123 Suydamis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 116 Elizabeth L Farrell by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 123 Suydam?
446 students attend P.s. 123 Suydam.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of P.s. 123 Suydam students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 123 Suydam?
P.s. 123 Suydam 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 Suydam offer ?
P.s. 123 Suydam offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 123 Suydam part of?
P.s. 123 Suydam is part of New York City Geographic District #32.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 123 Suydam located?
P.s. 123 Suydam is located in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 35 other public schools located in Bushwick.
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