Serving 596 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 124 Yung Wing ranks in the top 20% 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 80-84% (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 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 596 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 124 Yung Wing ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Ps 124 Yung Wing's student population of 596 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
596 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 124 Yung Wing ranks within the top 20% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 124 Yung Wing is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#686 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
91%
10%
Hispanic
2%
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps 124 Yung Wing's ranking?
Ps 124 Yung Wing is ranked #686 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 124 Yung Wing?
596 students attend Ps 124 Yung Wing.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Ps 124 Yung Wing students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 124 Yung Wing?
Ps 124 Yung Wing has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 124 Yung Wing offer ?
Ps 124 Yung Wing offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 124 Yung Wing part of?
Ps 124 Yung Wing is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.
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