Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock vs. Ps/is 104 Fort Hamilton School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Ps/is 104 Fort Hamilton School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 562 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ps 185 Walter Kassenbrock ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,101 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ps/is 104 Fort Hamilton School ranks in the top 30% 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 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-8
Total Students
562 students
1,101 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
71 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1212 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1186 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
105
92
Grade 1 Students
97
110
Grade 2 Students
92
109
Grade 3 Students
96
115
Grade 4 Students
84
103
Grade 5 Students
86
115
Grade 6 Students
-
152
Grade 7 Students
-
160
Grade 8 Students
-
142
Ungraded Students
2
3
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
10%
23%
% Hispanic
22%
27%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
63%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
