P.S. 128 Bensonhurst vs. P.S. 748 Brooklyn School For Global Scholars
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
P.S. 128 Bensonhurst ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Diversity
P.S. 748 Brooklyn School For Global Scholars ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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 434 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.S. 748 Brooklyn School For Global Scholars ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher 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 14:1 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
K-5
Total Students
430 students
434 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3407 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#939 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
63%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
71
67
Grade 1 Students
84
72
Grade 2 Students
72
74
Grade 3 Students
63
61
Grade 4 Students
75
75
Grade 5 Students
65
85
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
30%
44%
% Hispanic
21%
27%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
46%
27%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
