Ps/ms 194 vs. Jhs 127 Castle Hill
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Ps/ms 194 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Jhs 127 Castle Hill ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,138 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ps/ms 194 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 50-54% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to 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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 801 students in grades 6-8, Jhs 127 Castle Hill 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 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to 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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
6-8
Total Students
1,138 students
801 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
68 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1923 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2232 out of 4093 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
121
-
Grade 1 Students
124
-
Grade 2 Students
112
-
Grade 3 Students
116
-
Grade 4 Students
115
-
Grade 5 Students
100
-
Grade 6 Students
137
266
Grade 7 Students
148
293
Grade 8 Students
162
241
Ungraded Students
3
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
37%
33%
% Hispanic
50%
41%
% Black
7%
19%
% White
3%
4%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
78%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
