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P.s. 138 vs. P.s. 241 Emma L Johnston

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School Overview

School
P.s. 138
760 Prospect Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11216
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
P.s. 241 Emma L Johnston
976 President St
Brooklyn, NY 11225
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

P.s. 138 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 408 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, P.s. 138 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 54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is equal to 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 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 369 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 241 Emma L Johnston 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 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-5
Total Students
408 students
369 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 138 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. 241 Emma L Johnston over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
46% | 54%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 138.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 241 Emma L Johnston.
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
21 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 138 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. 241 Emma L Johnston over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 138 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #17 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. 241 Emma L Johnston with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #17 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

#2003 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
#1747 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 138, 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. 241 Emma L Johnston, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
54%
(Top 50% in NY)
60-64%
(Top 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 138 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #17 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. 241 Emma L Johnston who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #17 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
49%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 138 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #17 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. 241 Emma L Johnston who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #17 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 138 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #17 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. 241 Emma L Johnston who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #17 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. 138 by grade.
This chart displays the students of P.s. 241 Emma L Johnston by grade.
Pre-K Students
36
71
Kindergarten Students
31
55
Grade 1 Students
41
41
Grade 2 Students
43
47
Grade 3 Students
46
42
Grade 4 Students
36
58
Grade 5 Students
29
55
Grade 6 Students
50
-
Grade 7 Students
45
-
Grade 8 Students
51
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 138, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #17 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 138, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #17 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. 241 Emma L Johnston, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #17 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
19%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 138, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #17 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. 241 Emma L Johnston, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #17 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
65%
71%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 138, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #17 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. 241 Emma L Johnston, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #17 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
12%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 138, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #17 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. 241 Emma L Johnston, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #17 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
2%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 138, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #17 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. 241 Emma L Johnston, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #17 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.53
0.47
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 138, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #17 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. 241 Emma L Johnston, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #17 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
84%
72%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 138, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #17 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. 241 Emma L Johnston, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #17 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. 138, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #17 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. 241 Emma L Johnston, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #17 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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