Serving 435 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.s. 128 Bensonhurst 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 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 435 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 128 Bensonhurst serves a 0.2 square mile area in Brooklyn, NY, typically within a 5 to 10 minute drive from the school, with most boundaries located about 0.3 miles away and the furthest edge reaching up to 0.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 128 Bensonhurst's student population of 435 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
435 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Motto
'Where Students Become Leaders!'
School Rankings
P.s. 128 Bensonhurst 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. 128 Bensonhurst is 0.69, 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
#3331 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
31%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Hispanic
22%
31%
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Black
3%
15%
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White
41%
39%
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Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 128 Bensonhurst's ranking?
P.s. 128 Bensonhurst is ranked #3331 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 128 Bensonhurst often compared to?
P.s. 128 Bensonhurstis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 200 Benson School, P.s. 748 Brooklyn School For Global Scholars, P.s. 101 Verrazano by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 128 Bensonhurst?
435 students attend P.s. 128 Bensonhurst.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of P.s. 128 Bensonhurst students are White, 31% of students are Asian, 22% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 128 Bensonhurst?
P.s. 128 Bensonhurst has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 128 Bensonhurst offer ?
P.s. 128 Bensonhurst offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 128 Bensonhurst part of?
P.s. 128 Bensonhurst is part of New York City Geographic District #21.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 128 Bensonhurst located?
P.s. 128 Bensonhurst is located in the Bensonhurst neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 11 other public schools located in Bensonhurst.
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