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Compass Charter School vs. P.s. 11 Purvis J Behan

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School Overview

School
Compass Charter School
300 Adelphi-4th Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11205
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
P.s. 11 Purvis J Behan
419 Waverly Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Compass Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

P.s. 11 Purvis J Behan ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 317 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Compass Charter School 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 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 852 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 11 Purvis J Behan ranks in the top 5% 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 88% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
317 students
852 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Compass Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 11 Purvis J Behan over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Compass Charter School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 11 Purvis J Behan.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
45 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Compass Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 11 Purvis J Behan over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Compass Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Compass Charter School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 11 Purvis J Behan with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #13 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#726 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
#150 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Compass Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 11 Purvis J Behan, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 20% in NY)
88%
(Top 5% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Compass Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Compass Charter School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 11 Purvis J Behan who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #13 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 30% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
84%
(Top 10% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 11 Purvis J Behan who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #13 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥90%
(Top 30% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥95%
(Top 5% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 11 Purvis J Behan who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #13 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Compass Charter School by grade.
This chart displays the students of P.s. 11 Purvis J Behan by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
91
Kindergarten Students
49
150
Grade 1 Students
51
156
Grade 2 Students
55
120
Grade 3 Students
52
120
Grade 4 Students
69
108
Grade 5 Students
41
107

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 11 Purvis J Behan, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #13 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
8%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Compass Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Compass Charter School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 11 Purvis J Behan, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #13 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Compass Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Compass Charter School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 11 Purvis J Behan, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #13 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
24%
52%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Compass Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Compass Charter School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 11 Purvis J Behan, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #13 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
48%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Compass Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Compass Charter School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 11 Purvis J Behan, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #13 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Compass Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Compass Charter School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 11 Purvis J Behan, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #13 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.69
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of Compass Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Compass Charter School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 11 Purvis J Behan, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #13 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
32%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Compass Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Compass Charter School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 11 Purvis J Behan, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #13 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Compass Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Compass Charter School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 11 Purvis J Behan, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #13 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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