Serving 154 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 137 John L Bernstein 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 was 15-19% (which was lower than the New York state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the New York state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
154 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)15-19%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)10-14%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)11%
9%
Hispanic
(15-16)60%
26%
Black
(15-16)26%
18%
White
(15-16)3%
44%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 137 John L Bernstein?
154 students attend P.S. 137 John L Bernstein.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of P.S. 137 John L Bernstein students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 137 John L Bernstein?
P.S. 137 John L Bernstein has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 137 John L Bernstein offer ?
P.S. 137 John L Bernstein offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is P.S. 137 John L Bernstein part of?
P.S. 137 John L Bernstein is part of New York City Geographic District # 1 School District.
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