Dr Jacqueline Peek-davis School vs. P.S. 40 George W Carver
Should you attend Dr Jacqueline Peek-davis School or P.S. 40 George W Carver? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Dr Jacqueline Peek-davis School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
P.S. 40 George W Carver ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 184 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dr Jacqueline Peek-davis School 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 431 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 40 George W Carver ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to 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).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
184 students
431 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3625 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1822 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
70-79%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
23
79
Kindergarten Students
25
54
Grade 1 Students
33
68
Grade 2 Students
28
58
Grade 3 Students
17
58
Grade 4 Students
24
65
Grade 5 Students
34
49
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
18%
24%
% Black
73%
67%
% White
4%
2%
% Hawaiian
n/a
3%
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
88%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
