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P.s. 123 Mahalia Jackson vs. P.s. 194 Countee Cullen

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School Overview

School
P.s. 123 Mahalia Jackson
301 W 140th St
New York, NY 10030
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
P.s. 194 Countee Cullen
244 W 144th St
New York, NY 10030
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

P.s. 123 Mahalia Jackson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)

P.s. 194 Countee Cullen ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 391 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, P.s. 123 Mahalia Jackson ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 144 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 194 Countee Cullen ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-5
Total Students
391 students
144 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 123 Mahalia Jackson 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. 194 Countee Cullen over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 123 Mahalia Jackson.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 194 Countee Cullen.
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
13 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 123 Mahalia Jackson 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. 194 Countee Cullen over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 123 Mahalia Jackson with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 5 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. 194 Countee Cullen with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 5 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

#4214 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#4242 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 123 Mahalia Jackson, 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. 194 Countee Cullen, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(22-23 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 123 Mahalia Jackson who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 5 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 194 Countee Cullen who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 5 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
24%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 123 Mahalia Jackson who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 5 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. 194 Countee Cullen who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 5 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
40-59%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 194 Countee Cullen who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 5 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. 123 Mahalia Jackson by grade.
This chart displays the students of P.s. 194 Countee Cullen by grade.
Pre-K Students
30
6
Kindergarten Students
26
17
Grade 1 Students
37
18
Grade 2 Students
31
28
Grade 3 Students
28
23
Grade 4 Students
33
29
Grade 5 Students
38
23
Grade 6 Students
47
-
Grade 7 Students
55
-
Grade 8 Students
66
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 123 Mahalia Jackson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District # 5 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. 194 Countee Cullen, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District # 5 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 123 Mahalia Jackson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District # 5 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. 194 Countee Cullen, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District # 5 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
48%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 123 Mahalia Jackson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District # 5 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. 194 Countee Cullen, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District # 5 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
46%
56%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 123 Mahalia Jackson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District # 5 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. 194 Countee Cullen, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District # 5 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
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 123 Mahalia Jackson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District # 5 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. 194 Countee Cullen, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District # 5 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
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 123 Mahalia Jackson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District # 5 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. 194 Countee Cullen, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District # 5 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.56
0.54
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 123 Mahalia Jackson, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 5 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. 194 Countee Cullen, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 5 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
96%
98%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 123 Mahalia Jackson, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 5 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. 194 Countee Cullen, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 5 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
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 123 Mahalia Jackson, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 5 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. 194 Countee Cullen, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 5 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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