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P.s. 15 Jackie Robinson vs. P.s. 156 Laurelton

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School Overview

School
P.s. 15 Jackie Robinson
121-15 Lucas St
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
P.s. 156 Laurelton
229-02 137th Ave
Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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P.s. 156 Laurelton ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 308 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 15 Jackie Robinson 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 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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).
Serving 166 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 156 Laurelton 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 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than 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-5
PK-5
Total Students
308 students
166 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 15 Jackie Robinson 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. 156 Laurelton over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
45% | 55%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 15 Jackie Robinson.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 156 Laurelton.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
11 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 15 Jackie Robinson 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. 156 Laurelton over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 15 Jackie Robinson with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #29 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. 156 Laurelton with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #29 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

#3209 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#3179 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 15 Jackie Robinson, 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. 156 Laurelton, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(22-23 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 15 Jackie Robinson who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #29 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. 156 Laurelton who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #29 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 15 Jackie Robinson who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #29 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. 156 Laurelton who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #29 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-89%
(Top 50% in NY)
40-59%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 15 Jackie Robinson who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #29 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of P.s. 15 Jackie Robinson by grade.
This chart displays the students of P.s. 156 Laurelton by grade.
Pre-K Students
21
27
Kindergarten Students
42
21
Grade 1 Students
44
25
Grade 2 Students
45
21
Grade 3 Students
51
22
Grade 4 Students
53
17
Grade 5 Students
52
33

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 15 Jackie Robinson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #29 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. 156 Laurelton, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #29 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
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 15 Jackie Robinson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #29 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. 156 Laurelton, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #29 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
15%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 15 Jackie Robinson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #29 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. 156 Laurelton, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #29 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
77%
79%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 15 Jackie Robinson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #29 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. 156 Laurelton, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #29 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
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 15 Jackie Robinson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #29 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 156 Laurelton, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #29 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
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% Two or more races
2%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 15 Jackie Robinson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #29 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. 156 Laurelton, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #29 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.39
0.35
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 15 Jackie Robinson, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #29 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. 156 Laurelton, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #29 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
75%
79%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 15 Jackie Robinson, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #29 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. 156 Laurelton, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #29 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%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 15 Jackie Robinson, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #29 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. 156 Laurelton, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #29 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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