Serving 204 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 129 John H Finley 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 129 John H Finley ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
P.S. 129 John H Finley's student population of 204 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 48% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
204 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 129 John H Finley ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.S. 129 John H Finley 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
#3533 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
45%
29%
Black
51%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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. 129 John H Finley's ranking?
P.S. 129 John H Finley is ranked #3533 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 129 John H Finley?
204 students attend P.S. 129 John H Finley.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of P.S. 129 John H Finley students are Black, 45% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 129 John H Finley?
P.S. 129 John H Finley has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 129 John H Finley offer ?
P.S. 129 John H Finley offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 129 John H Finley part of?
P.S. 129 John H Finley is part of New York City Geographic District # 5 School District.
School Reviews
1 2/17/2020
The school is good but I do not like the dirty bathroom there was poop on the floor disgusting to see that in a school bathroom.
5 1/17/2015
I wanted to enroll my son in your school. His in first grade & I wanted to know by this year if there was enough space in your school for my child.
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