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P.s. 154 Harriet Tubman vs. P.s. 129 John H Finley

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School Overview

School
P.s. 154 Harriet Tubman
250 W 127th St
New York, NY 10027
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
P.s. 129 John H Finley
425 W 130th St
New York, NY 10027
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

P.s. 154 Harriet Tubman 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 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

P.s. 129 John H Finley 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 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 213 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 154 Harriet Tubman 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 45-49% (which is lower 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 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 218 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 129 John H Finley 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 30-34% (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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
213 students
218 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 154 Harriet Tubman 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. 129 John H Finley over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 154 Harriet Tubman.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 129 John H Finley.
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 154 Harriet Tubman 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. 129 John H Finley over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 154 Harriet Tubman with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 5 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. 129 John H Finley with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 5 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

#2926 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#3640 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 154 Harriet Tubman, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 129 John H Finley, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 154 Harriet Tubman who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 5 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. 129 John H Finley who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 5 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)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 154 Harriet Tubman 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 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. 129 John H Finley 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 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-79%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 154 Harriet Tubman who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 5 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. 129 John H Finley who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 5 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. 154 Harriet Tubman by grade.
This chart displays the students of P.s. 129 John H Finley by grade.
Pre-K Students
44
53
Kindergarten Students
28
25
Grade 1 Students
26
19
Grade 2 Students
24
33
Grade 3 Students
29
30
Grade 4 Students
35
37
Grade 5 Students
27
19
Ungraded Students
-
2

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 154 Harriet Tubman, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District # 5 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 129 John H Finley, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District # 5 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 154 Harriet Tubman, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District # 5 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 129 John H Finley, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District # 5 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
28%
50%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 154 Harriet Tubman, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District # 5 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. 129 John H Finley, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District # 5 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
68%
46%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 154 Harriet Tubman, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District # 5 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. 129 John H Finley, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District # 5 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 154 Harriet Tubman, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District # 5 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. 129 John H Finley, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District # 5 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
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 154 Harriet Tubman, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District # 5 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 129 John H Finley, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District # 5 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.46
0.54
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 154 Harriet Tubman, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 5 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. 129 John H Finley, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 5 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
95%
93%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 154 Harriet Tubman, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 5 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. 129 John H Finley, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 5 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%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 154 Harriet Tubman, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 5 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. 129 John H Finley, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 5 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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