P.S. 123 Suydam
Tel:
(718)821-4810
- P.S. 123 Suydam serves 664 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 50%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 18% (which is lower than the New York state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New York state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 56%.
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P.S. 123 Suydam places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- P.S. 123 Suydam's student population of 664 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 664 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 57 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- P.S. 123 Suydam's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of P.S. 123 Suydam is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
| Overall School Rank | #3918 out of 4,239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 50% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 47% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 90% | 26% |
| Black | 4% | 17% |
| White | 1% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | 4% | n/a |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 94% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #32 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to P.S. 123 Suydam is All City Leadership Secondary School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is I.S. 347 School Of Humanities (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is I.S. 347 School Of Humanities (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Brooklyn I.S. 347 School Of Humanities Grades: 6-8 | 300 students
0.3 miles
35 Starr St
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(718)821-4248 0.3 6-8 300 - Brooklyn I.S. 349 Math Science And Technology Grades: 6-8 | 296 students
0.3 miles
35 Starr St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718)592-4985 0.3 6-8 296 - Brooklyn Junior High School 162 Willoughby Grades: 6-8 | 426 students
0.3 miles
1390 Willoughby Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718)821-4860 0.3 6-8 426 - Brooklyn P.S. 86 Irvington Grades: K-5 | 387 students
0.3 miles
220 Irving Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718)574-0252 0.3 K-5 387 - Brooklyn Junior High School 383 Philippa Schuyler Grades: 5-8 | 921 students
0.4 miles
1300 Greene Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718)574-0390 0.4 5-8 921
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