P.S. 29 John M Harrigan
Tel:
(718) 330-9277
P.S. 29 John M Harrigan serves 922 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (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 74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
P.S. 29 John M Harrigan placed 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%) 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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
P.S. 29 John M Harrigan's student population of 922 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 922 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 61 teachers |
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School Comparison
P.S. 29 John M Harrigan is ranked within the top 30% 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. 29 John M Harrigan is 0.44, 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 | #974 out of 4239 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 81% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 27% |
| Black | 3% | 17% |
| White | 74% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 11% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic District #15 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to P.S. 29 John M Harrigan is Boerum Hill School For International Studies (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Success Academy Charter School-cobble Hill (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Brooklyn Success Academy Charter School-cobble Hill Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 442 students
0.2 miles
284 Baltic St-bsmt
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 704-1460 0.2 K-6 442 - Brooklyn Boerum Hill School For International Studies Grades: 6-12 | 633 students
0.3 miles
284 Baltic St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 330-9390 0.3 6-12 633 - Brooklyn Brooklyn School For Global Studies Grades: 9-12 | 209 students
0.3 miles
284 Baltic St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 694-9741 0.3 9-12 209 - Brooklyn Cobble Hill School Of American Studies Grades: 9-12 | 588 students
0.4 miles
347 Baltic St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 403-9544 0.4 9-12 588 - Brooklyn Brooklyn Frontiers High School Grades: 9-12 | 146 students
0.5 miles
112 Schermerhorn St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 722-4727 0.5 9-12 146
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