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P.s. 179 Kensington vs. P.s. 230 Doris L Cohen

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School Overview

School
P.s. 179 Kensington
202 Ave C
Brooklyn, NY 11218
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
P.s. 230 Doris L Cohen
1 Albemarle Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11218
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
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P.s. 230 Doris L Cohen ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 672 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 179 Kensington 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 43% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (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 86% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 938 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 230 Doris L Cohen 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 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
672 students
938 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 179 Kensington 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. 230 Doris L Cohen over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 179 Kensington.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 230 Doris L Cohen.
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
70 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 179 Kensington 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. 230 Doris L Cohen over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 179 Kensington 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. 230 Doris L Cohen with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #15 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

#2825 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#1241 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 179 Kensington, 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. 230 Doris L Cohen, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
43%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
68%
(Top 30% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 179 Kensington 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. 230 Doris L Cohen who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #15 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
38%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
55%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 179 Kensington 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. 230 Doris L Cohen who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #15 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(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. 179 Kensington 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. 230 Doris L Cohen who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #15 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. 179 Kensington by grade.
This chart displays the students of P.s. 230 Doris L Cohen by grade.
Pre-K Students
36
106
Kindergarten Students
103
132
Grade 1 Students
101
117
Grade 2 Students
106
140
Grade 3 Students
130
155
Grade 4 Students
102
131
Grade 5 Students
94
155
Ungraded Students
-
2

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 179 Kensington, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian 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.
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% Asian
63%
49%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 179 Kensington, 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. 230 Doris L Cohen, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #15 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
20%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 179 Kensington, 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. 230 Doris L Cohen, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #15 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 179 Kensington, 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 230 Doris L Cohen, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #15 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
14%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 179 Kensington, 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. 230 Doris L Cohen, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #15 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
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 230 Doris L Cohen, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #15 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.55
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 179 Kensington, 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. 230 Doris L Cohen, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #15 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
86%
76%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 179 Kensington, 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. 230 Doris L Cohen, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #15 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
1%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 179 Kensington, 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. 230 Doris L Cohen, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #15 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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