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P.s. 126 Jacob August Riis vs. P.s. 1 Alfred E Smith

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School Overview

School
P.s. 126 Jacob August Riis
80 Catherine St
New York, NY 10038
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
P.s. 1 Alfred E Smith
8 Henry St
New York, NY 10038
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

P.s. 126 Jacob August Riis 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 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 566 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, P.s. 126 Jacob August Riis 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 76% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (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 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 217 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 1 Alfred E Smith 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 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower 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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-5
Total Students
566 students
217 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 126 Jacob August Riis 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. 1 Alfred E Smith over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
58% | 42%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 126 Jacob August Riis.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 1 Alfred E Smith.
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
19 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 126 Jacob August Riis 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. 1 Alfred E Smith over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 126 Jacob August Riis with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 2 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. 1 Alfred E Smith with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 2 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

#529 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
#2894 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 126 Jacob August Riis, 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. 1 Alfred E Smith, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
76%
(Top 20% in NY)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 126 Jacob August Riis who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 2 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. 1 Alfred E Smith who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 2 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
74%
(Top 20% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 126 Jacob August Riis who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 2 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. 1 Alfred E Smith who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 2 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-84%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-69%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 126 Jacob August Riis who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 2 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. 1 Alfred E Smith who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 2 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. 126 Jacob August Riis by grade.
This chart displays the students of P.s. 1 Alfred E Smith by grade.
Pre-K Students
21
48
Kindergarten Students
29
23
Grade 1 Students
27
20
Grade 2 Students
26
40
Grade 3 Students
39
29
Grade 4 Students
47
22
Grade 5 Students
46
34
Grade 6 Students
111
-
Grade 7 Students
108
-
Grade 8 Students
112
-
Ungraded Students
-
1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 1 Alfred E Smith, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District # 2 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
55%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 126 Jacob August Riis, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District # 2 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. 1 Alfred E Smith, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District # 2 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
21%
37%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 126 Jacob August Riis, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District # 2 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. 1 Alfred E Smith, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District # 2 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
13%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 126 Jacob August Riis, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District # 2 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. 1 Alfred E Smith, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District # 2 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
7%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 126 Jacob August Riis, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District # 2 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. 1 Alfred E Smith, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District # 2 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
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 126 Jacob August Riis, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District # 2 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. 1 Alfred E Smith, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District # 2 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.64
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 126 Jacob August Riis, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 2 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. 1 Alfred E Smith, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 2 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
72%
86%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 126 Jacob August Riis, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 2 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. 1 Alfred E Smith, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 2 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
2%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 126 Jacob August Riis, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 2 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. 1 Alfred E Smith, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 2 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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