P.S. 24 vs. P.S. 172 Beacon School Of Excellence
Should you attend P.S. 24 or P.S. 172 Beacon School Of Excellence? 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. 24 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
P.S. 172 Beacon School Of Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 530 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 24 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 21% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 460 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 172 Beacon School Of Excellence ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (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 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
530 students
460 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
43 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3750 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#35 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
≥95%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
≥95%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
≥80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
49
36
Kindergarten Students
81
60
Grade 1 Students
86
81
Grade 2 Students
72
74
Grade 3 Students
83
68
Grade 4 Students
66
71
Grade 5 Students
93
70
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
5%
10%
% Hispanic
86%
65%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
7%
18%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.26
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
78%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
