P.S. 9 Teunis G Bergen
- P.S. 9 Teunis G Bergen serves 858 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 48% (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 63% (which is higher than the New York state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 56%.
Top Placements
P.S. 9 Teunis G Bergen places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- P.S. 9 Teunis G Bergen's student population of 858 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 858 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 52 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- P.S. 9 Teunis G Bergen's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of P.S. 9 Teunis G Bergen is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. 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 | #2233 out of 4,239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 50% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 6% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 26% |
| Black | 43% | 17% |
| White | 29% | 44% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.38 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 35% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic #13 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to P.S. 9 Teunis G Bergen is Acorn Community High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Brooklyn East Collegiate Charter School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Brooklyn Brooklyn East Collegiate Charter School Charter School
Grades: 5-8 | 337 students
0.0 miles
80 Underhill Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718)250-5760 0.0 5-8 337 - Brooklyn Acorn Community High School Grades: 9-12 | 239 students
0.2 miles
561 Grand Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718)789-2258 0.2 9-12 239 - Brooklyn Achievement First Endeavor Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 1053 students
0.3 miles
510 Waverly Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718)622-4786 0.3 K-12 1053 - Brooklyn Brooklyn Arts And Science Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 376 students
0.3 miles
443 St Marks Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718)230-0851 0.3 PK-5 376 - Brooklyn Explore Exceed Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-7 | 492 students
0.3 miles
443 St Marks Ave-rm 114
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718)989-6702 0.3 K-7 492
School Reviews
| 5 Excellent community school with involved parents, teachers and administrators. The school is committed to enrichment education and hosts an excellent gifted and talented program. - Posted by Parent - tarar |
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