P.S. 9 Teunis G Bergen
P.S. 9 Teunis G Bergen serves 900 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (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 66% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
P.S. 9 Teunis G Bergen placed in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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 5%)
School Overview
P.S. 9 Teunis G Bergen's student population of 900 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 900 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 58 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
P.S. 9 Teunis G Bergen is ranked within the top 50% 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. 9 Teunis G Bergen is 0.71, which is equal to 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 | #1813 out of 4239 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 52% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 |
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American Indian | 1% | 1% |
Asian | 7% | 9% |
Hispanic | 15% | 27% |
Black | 41% | 17% |
White | 31% | 43% |
Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.71 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 38% | 51% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | New York City Geographic District #13 School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and 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 | 335 students
0.0 miles
80 Underhill Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 250-5760 0.0 5-8 335 - Brooklyn Acorn Community High School Grades: 9-12 | 185 students
0.2 miles
561 Grand Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 789-2258 0.2 9-12 185 - Brooklyn Achievement First Endeavor Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 1,033 student
0.3 miles
510 Waverly Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 622-4786 0.3 K-12 1,033 - Brooklyn Brooklyn Arts And Science Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 401 students
0.3 miles
443 St Marks Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 230-0851 0.3 PK-5 401 - Brooklyn Explore Exceed Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 507 students
0.3 miles
443 St Marks Ave-rm 114
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 989-6702 0.3 K-8 507
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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