Serving 538 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ps 127 Mckinley Park ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 127 Mckinley Park ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ps 127 Mckinley Park's student population of 538 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
538 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 127 Mckinley Park ranks within the top 30% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 127 Mckinley Park is 0.69, 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
#1212 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
38%
10%
Hispanic
26%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
33%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps 127 Mckinley Park's ranking?
Ps 127 Mckinley Park is ranked #1212 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 127 Mckinley Park often compared to?
Ps 127 Mckinley Parkis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 112 Lefferts Park, Ps 204 Vince Lombardi by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 127 Mckinley Park?
538 students attend Ps 127 Mckinley Park.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Ps 127 Mckinley Park students are Asian, 33% of students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 127 Mckinley Park?
Ps 127 Mckinley Park has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 127 Mckinley Park offer ?
Ps 127 Mckinley Park offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 127 Mckinley Park part of?
Ps 127 Mckinley Park is part of New York City Geographic District #20 School District.
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