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P.s. 199 Shakespeare School vs. P.s. 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar

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School Overview

School
P.s. 199 Shakespeare School
1449 Shakespeare Ave
Bronx, NY 10452
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
P.s. 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar
175 W 166th St
Bronx, NY 10452
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 415 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 199 Shakespeare School 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 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 479 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
415 students
479 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 199 Shakespeare 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. 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 199 Shakespeare School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar.
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
52 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 199 Shakespeare 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. 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 199 Shakespeare School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 9 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. 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 9 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

#3437 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#3647 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 199 Shakespeare 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. 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 199 Shakespeare School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 9 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. 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
28%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 199 Shakespeare School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 9 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. 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-59%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 199 Shakespeare School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of P.s. 199 Shakespeare School by grade.
This chart displays the students of P.s. 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar by grade.
Pre-K Students
50
58
Kindergarten Students
47
62
Grade 1 Students
46
65
Grade 2 Students
60
73
Grade 3 Students
71
68
Grade 4 Students
62
79
Grade 5 Students
79
74

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
5%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 199 Shakespeare School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District # 9 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
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 199 Shakespeare School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
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% Hispanic
67%
74%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 199 Shakespeare School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District # 9 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. 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
25%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 199 Shakespeare School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District # 9 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. 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 199 Shakespeare School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District # 9 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. 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
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% Two or more races
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 199 Shakespeare School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District # 9 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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0.49
0.40
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 199 Shakespeare School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 9 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. 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 9 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
96%
97%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 199 Shakespeare School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 9 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. 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 9 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%
(21-22 School Year Data)
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 199 Shakespeare School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 9 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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