Serving 475 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 107 John W Kimball ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 475 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 107 John W Kimball ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Ps 107 John W Kimball's student population of 475 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
475 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 107 John W Kimball ranks within the top 10% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 107 John W Kimball is 0.54, 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
#274 out of 4093 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
13%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
66%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
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 107 John W Kimball's ranking?
Ps 107 John W Kimball is ranked #274 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 107 John W Kimball often compared to?
Ps 107 John W Kimballis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 39 Henry Bristow by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 107 John W Kimball?
475 students attend Ps 107 John W Kimball.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Ps 107 John W Kimball students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 107 John W Kimball?
Ps 107 John W Kimball has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 107 John W Kimball offer ?
Ps 107 John W Kimball offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 107 John W Kimball part of?
Ps 107 John W Kimball is part of New York City Geographic District #15 School District.
In what neighborhood is Ps 107 John W Kimball located?
Ps 107 John W Kimball is located in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 13 other public schools located in Park Slope.
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