P.S. 24 Andrew Jackson vs. P.S. 20 John Bowne
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
P.S. 24 Andrew Jackson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
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Overview
Serving 1,111 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 24 Andrew Jackson 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 72% (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 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
1,111 students
1,033 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
70 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#874 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1904 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
53
102
Kindergarten Students
161
157
Grade 1 Students
157
149
Grade 2 Students
153
146
Grade 3 Students
186
150
Grade 4 Students
198
146
Grade 5 Students
203
183
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
84%
67%
% Hispanic
13%
23%
% Black
1%
4%
% White
1%
4%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.28
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
82%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
