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P.s. 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler vs. P.s. 121

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School Overview

School
P.s. 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler
108-10 109th Ave
South Ozone Park, NY 11420
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
P.s. 121
126-10 109th Ave
South Ozone Park, NY 11420
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

P.s. 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

P.s. 121 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 1,128 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 711 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 121 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
1,128 students
711 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 121 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 121.
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
45 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 121 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #27 School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 121 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #28 School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1564 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
#597 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 121, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
54%
(Top 50% in NY)
77%
(Top 20% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #27 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 121 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #28 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
56%
(Top 50% in NY)
74%
(Top 20% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #27 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 121 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #28 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 20% in NY)
90-94%
(Top 20% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #27 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 121 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #28 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of P.s. 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler by grade.
This chart displays the students of P.s. 121 by grade.
Pre-K Students
68
34
Kindergarten Students
170
93
Grade 1 Students
171
106
Grade 2 Students
184
119
Grade 3 Students
174
114
Grade 4 Students
171
124
Grade 5 Students
186
119
Ungraded Students
4
2

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
6%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #27 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 121, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #28 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
38%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #27 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 121, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #28 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
44%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #27 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 121, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #28 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
6%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #27 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 121, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #28 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
5%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #27 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 121, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #28 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
5%
% Two or more races
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #27 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 121, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #28 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.66
0.73
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #27 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 121, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #28 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
73%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #27 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 121, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #28 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 108 Captain Vincent G Fowler, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #27 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 121, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #28 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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