P.S. 20 John Bowne vs. P.S. 22 Thomas Jefferson
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 1,033 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 20 John Bowne 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 59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (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 Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 750 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 22 Thomas Jefferson 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 71% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (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 Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
1,033 students
750 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
67 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1904 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1017 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
102
18
Kindergarten Students
157
106
Grade 1 Students
149
131
Grade 2 Students
146
120
Grade 3 Students
150
116
Grade 4 Students
146
124
Grade 5 Students
183
135
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
67%
57%
% Hispanic
23%
39%
% Black
4%
1%
% White
4%
2%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
