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 430 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 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,057 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 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% 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
430 students
1,057 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
69 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
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
71
154
Grade 1 Students
84
184
Grade 2 Students
72
166
Grade 3 Students
63
178
Grade 4 Students
75
164
Grade 5 Students
65
172
Ungraded Students
-
3
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
30%
55%
% Hispanic
21%
14%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
46%
28%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
66%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
