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P.s. 105 Blythebourne vs. P.s. 160 William T Sampson

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School Overview

School
P.s. 105 Blythebourne
1031 59th St
Brooklyn, NY 11219
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
P.s. 160 William T Sampson
5105 Fort Hamilton Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11219
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

P.s. 105 Blythebourne ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)

P.s. 160 William T Sampson 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%)
Overview
Serving 1,132 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.s. 105 Blythebourne ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). 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 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 943 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.s. 160 William T Sampson 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 79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 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
K-5
K-5
Total Students
1,132 students
943 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 105 Blythebourne 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. 160 William T Sampson over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 105 Blythebourne.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 160 William T Sampson.
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
78 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 105 Blythebourne 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. 160 William T Sampson over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 105 Blythebourne with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #20 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. 160 William T Sampson with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #20 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

#581 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
#793 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 105 Blythebourne, 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. 160 William T Sampson, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
85%
(Top 10% in NY)
79%
(Top 20% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 105 Blythebourne who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #20 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. 160 William T Sampson who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #20 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
63%
(Top 30% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
61%
(Top 30% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 105 Blythebourne who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #20 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 160 William T Sampson who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #20 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
95%
(Top 20% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
90-94%
(Top 20% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 105 Blythebourne who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #20 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 160 William T Sampson who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #20 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 P.s. 105 Blythebourne by grade.
This chart displays the students of P.s. 160 William T Sampson by grade.
Kindergarten Students
151
151
Grade 1 Students
196
162
Grade 2 Students
209
180
Grade 3 Students
196
157
Grade 4 Students
197
148
Grade 5 Students
172
143
Ungraded Students
11
2

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
92%
87%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 105 Blythebourne, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #20 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. 160 William T Sampson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #20 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 105 Blythebourne, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #20 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. 160 William T Sampson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #20 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 160 William T Sampson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #20 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
% White
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 105 Blythebourne, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #20 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. 160 William T Sampson, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #20 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
0.15
0.24
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 105 Blythebourne, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #20 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. 160 William T Sampson, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #20 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
93%
93%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 105 Blythebourne, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #20 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. 160 William T Sampson, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #20 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
3%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 105 Blythebourne, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #20 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. 160 William T Sampson, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #20 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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