Serving 293 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 124 Silas B Dutcher 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 293 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 124 Silas B Dutcher serves a 0.3 square mile attendance zone located in Brooklyn, NY, with a typical drive time of 5 to 10 minutes, and the furthest edge of the zone is approximately 0.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 124 Silas B Dutcher's student population of 293 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 39% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
293 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
At PS 124, the older you get the more you grow, shine like a rainbow!
School Rankings
P.s. 124 Silas B Dutcher ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 124 Silas B Dutcher is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2566 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
57%
31%
Black
22%
15%
White
12%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)73%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 124 Silas B Dutcher's ranking?
P.s. 124 Silas B Dutcher is ranked #2566 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 124 Silas B Dutcher often compared to?
P.s. 124 Silas B Dutcheris often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 107 John W Kimball by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 124 Silas B Dutcher?
293 students attend P.s. 124 Silas B Dutcher.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of P.s. 124 Silas B Dutcher students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 124 Silas B Dutcher?
P.s. 124 Silas B Dutcher has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 124 Silas B Dutcher offer ?
P.s. 124 Silas B Dutcher offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 124 Silas B Dutcher part of?
P.s. 124 Silas B Dutcher is part of New York City Geographic District #15.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 124 Silas B Dutcher located?
P.s. 124 Silas B Dutcher is located in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 13 other public schools located in Park Slope.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
A multi lingual, diverse small school. My kids love it the small and im depend nature of this school.
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