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P.s. 29 John M Harrigan vs. P.s. 261 Zipporiah Mills

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School Overview

School
P.s. 29 John M Harrigan
425 Henry St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
P.s. 261 Zipporiah Mills
314 Pacific St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

P.s. 29 John M Harrigan ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

P.s. 261 Zipporiah Mills ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 702 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 29 John M Harrigan ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 591 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 261 Zipporiah Mills 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 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
702 students
591 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 29 John M Harrigan 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. 261 Zipporiah Mills over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
46% | 54%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 29 John M Harrigan.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 261 Zipporiah Mills.
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
44 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 29 John M Harrigan 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. 261 Zipporiah Mills over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 29 John M Harrigan with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #15 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. 261 Zipporiah Mills with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #15 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

#87 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 5%)
#1747 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 29 John M Harrigan, 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. 261 Zipporiah Mills, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
89%
(Top 5% in NY)
60-64%
(Top 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 29 John M Harrigan who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #15 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. 261 Zipporiah Mills who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #15 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
87%
(Top 5% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 29 John M Harrigan who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #15 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. 261 Zipporiah Mills who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #15 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 5% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥90%
(Top 30% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 29 John M Harrigan who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #15 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. 261 Zipporiah Mills who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #15 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. 29 John M Harrigan by grade.
This chart displays the students of P.s. 261 Zipporiah Mills by grade.
Pre-K Students
36
36
Kindergarten Students
122
87
Grade 1 Students
118
91
Grade 2 Students
120
89
Grade 3 Students
109
98
Grade 4 Students
110
99
Grade 5 Students
87
90
Ungraded Students
-
1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 29 John M Harrigan, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #15 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. 261 Zipporiah Mills, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #15 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
11%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 29 John M Harrigan, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #15 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. 261 Zipporiah Mills, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #15 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
1%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 29 John M Harrigan, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #15 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. 261 Zipporiah Mills, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #15 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
69%
49%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 29 John M Harrigan, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #15 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. 261 Zipporiah Mills, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #15 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
11%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 29 John M Harrigan, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #15 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. 261 Zipporiah Mills, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #15 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.50
0.69
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 29 John M Harrigan, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #15 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. 261 Zipporiah Mills, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #15 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
13%
30%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 29 John M Harrigan, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #15 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. 261 Zipporiah Mills, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #15 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. 29 John M Harrigan, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #15 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. 261 Zipporiah Mills, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #15 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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