P.s. 128 Bensonhurst vs. P.s. 101 Verrazano
Should you attend P.s. 128 Bensonhurst or P.s. 101 Verrazano? 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
P.s. 128 Bensonhurst ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
P.s. 101 Verrazano ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 457 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.s. 128 Bensonhurst 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower 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 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,107 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 101 Verrazano 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 71% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
457 students
1,107 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
71 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3407 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#679 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
71%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
36
Kindergarten Students
77
152
Grade 1 Students
77
174
Grade 2 Students
89
193
Grade 3 Students
64
175
Grade 4 Students
69
194
Grade 5 Students
80
180
Ungraded Students
1
3
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
30%
54%
% Hispanic
21%
15%
% Black
4%
2%
% White
43%
27%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
