Ps 200 Benson School vs. Ps 748 Brooklyn School For Global Scholars
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Ps 200 Benson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Ps 748 Brooklyn School For Global Scholars ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,241 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 200 Benson School 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 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 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 470 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ps 748 Brooklyn School For Global Scholars 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 75-79% (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 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
1,241 students
470 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1071 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1023 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
75-79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
18
-
Kindergarten Students
196
71
Grade 1 Students
188
84
Grade 2 Students
209
65
Grade 3 Students
213
76
Grade 4 Students
212
86
Grade 5 Students
201
86
Ungraded Students
4
2
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
36%
44%
% Hispanic
20%
27%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
41%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
73%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%