Serving 477 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 128 Audubon 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 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 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 477 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 128 Audubon ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
P.S. 128 Audubon's student population of 477 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
477 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 128 Audubon 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. 128 Audubon 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
#3378 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
91%
29%
Black
4%
16%
White
4%
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
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. 128 Audubon's ranking?
P.S. 128 Audubon is ranked #3378 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 128 Audubon often compared to?
P.S. 128 Audubonis often viewed alongside schools like Castle Bridge School 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 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. 128 Audubon?
477 students attend P.S. 128 Audubon.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of P.S. 128 Audubon students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 128 Audubon?
P.S. 128 Audubon has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 128 Audubon offer ?
P.S. 128 Audubon offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 128 Audubon part of?
P.S. 128 Audubon is part of New York City Geographic District # 6 School District.
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