P.S. 124 Yung Wing
Tel:
(212) 966-7237
P.S. 124 Yung Wing serves 725 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
P.S. 124 Yung Wing placed in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
P.S. 124 Yung Wing places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
P.S. 124 Yung Wing's student population of 725 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 725 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 48 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
P.S. 124 Yung Wing is ranked within the top 20% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of P.S. 124 Yung Wing is 0.12, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #741 out of 4239 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 90% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 81% | 52% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 94% | 9% |
Hispanic | 2% | 27% |
Black | n/a | 17% |
White | 2% | 43% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.71 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 53% | 51% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 4% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | New York City Geographic District # 2 School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to P.S. 124 Yung Wing is Emma Lazarus High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Middle School 131 (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is P.S. 1 Alfred E Smith (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- New York P.S. 1 Alfred E Smith Grades: PK-5 | 318 students
0.1 miles
8 Henry St
New York, NY 10038
(212) 267-4133 0.1 PK-5 318 - New York Emma Lazarus High School Grades: 9-11 | 276 students
0.2 miles
100 Hester St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 925-5017 0.2 9-11 276 - New York Middle School 131 Grades: 6-8 | 431 students
0.2 miles
100 Hester St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 219-1204 0.2 6-8 431 - New York P.S. 126 Jacob August Riis Grades: PK-8 | 783 students
0.2 miles
80 Catherine St
New York, NY 10038
(212) 962-2188 0.2 PK-8 783 - New York P.S. 2 Meyer London Grades: PK-5 | 550 students
0.2 miles
122 Henry St
New York, NY 10002
(212) 964-0350 0.2 PK-5 550
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