I.S. 141 Steinway vs. P.S. 122 Mamie Fay
Should you attend I.S. 141 Steinway or P.S. 122 Mamie Fay? 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
I.S. 141 Steinway ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
P.S. 122 Mamie Fay ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,049 students in grades 6-8, I.S. 141 Steinway ranks in the top 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 44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,155 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, P.S. 122 Mamie Fay ranks in the top 20% 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 75% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
PK-8
Total Students
1,049 students
1,155 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
67 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1633 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#560 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
79%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
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31
Kindergarten Students
-
131
Grade 1 Students
-
123
Grade 2 Students
-
127
Grade 3 Students
-
153
Grade 4 Students
-
157
Grade 5 Students
-
122
Grade 6 Students
349
117
Grade 7 Students
349
97
Grade 8 Students
345
97
Ungraded Students
6
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
12%
24%
% Hispanic
37%
18%
% Black
4%
3%
% White
42%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
