P.S. 748 Brooklyn School For Global Scholars vs. P.S. 200 Benson School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
P.S. 748 Brooklyn School For Global Scholars ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
P.S. 200 Benson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
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).
Serving 1,267 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 200 Benson School 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 49% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
434 students
1,267 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
80 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#939 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#2066 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
18
Kindergarten Students
67
203
Grade 1 Students
72
220
Grade 2 Students
74
196
Grade 3 Students
61
205
Grade 4 Students
75
214
Grade 5 Students
85
208
Ungraded Students
-
3
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
44%
36%
% Hispanic
27%
19%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
27%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
83%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
