Serving 680 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ps 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-juniper Valley 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 70% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 680 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ps 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-juniper Valley's student population of 680 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
680 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-juniper Valley 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 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-juniper Valley is 0.46, 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
#1034 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
20%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
71%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
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 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-juniper Valley's ranking?
Ps 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-juniper Valley is ranked #1034 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-juniper Valley often compared to?
Ps 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-juniper Valleyis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 49 Dorothy Bonawit Kole by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-juniper Valley?
680 students attend Ps 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-juniper Valley.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Ps 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-juniper Valley students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-juniper Valley?
Ps 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-juniper Valley has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-juniper Valley offer ?
Ps 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-juniper Valley offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-juniper Valley part of?
Ps 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-juniper Valley is part of New York City Geographic District #24 School District.
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