Ps 134 vs. Ps 179 Kensington
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Ps 134 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Overview
Serving 513 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ps 134 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 ≥50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 723 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 179 Kensington 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 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
513 students
723 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
56 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2403 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3043 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
34
Kindergarten Students
82
111
Grade 1 Students
81
132
Grade 2 Students
85
116
Grade 3 Students
96
92
Grade 4 Students
76
114
Grade 5 Students
91
124
Ungraded Students
2
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
44%
61%
% Hispanic
7%
20%
% Black
2%
4%
% White
44%
14%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.61
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
78%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
