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P.s. 245 vs. P.s. 139 Alexine A Fenty

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School Overview

School
P.s. 245
249 E 17th St
Brooklyn, NY 11226
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
P.s. 139 Alexine A Fenty
330 Rugby Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11226
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
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P.s. 139 Alexine A Fenty 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 224 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 245 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 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than 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 98% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 708 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 139 Alexine A Fenty 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 47% (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 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
224 students
708 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 245 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. 139 Alexine A Fenty over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 245.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 139 Alexine A Fenty.
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
63 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 245 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. 139 Alexine A Fenty over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 245 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #22 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. 139 Alexine A Fenty with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #22 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

#1637 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
#2035 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 245, 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. 139 Alexine A Fenty, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 50% in NY)
54%
(Top 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 245 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #22 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. 139 Alexine A Fenty who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #22 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
47%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 245 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #22 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. 139 Alexine A Fenty who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #22 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥90%
(Top 30% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 245 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #22 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. 139 Alexine A Fenty who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #22 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. 245 by grade.
This chart displays the students of P.s. 139 Alexine A Fenty by grade.
Pre-K Students
17
68
Kindergarten Students
36
109
Grade 1 Students
43
109
Grade 2 Students
23
111
Grade 3 Students
34
97
Grade 4 Students
35
103
Grade 5 Students
36
109
Ungraded Students
-
2

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 245, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #22 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 American Indian at P.s. 139 Alexine A Fenty, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #22 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
1%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 245, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #22 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. 139 Alexine A Fenty, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #22 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
45%
40%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 245, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #22 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. 139 Alexine A Fenty, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #22 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
47%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 245, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #22 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. 139 Alexine A Fenty, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #22 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
2%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 245, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #22 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. 139 Alexine A Fenty, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #22 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
8%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 139 Alexine A Fenty, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #22 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.58
0.75
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 245, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #22 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. 139 Alexine A Fenty, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #22 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%
66%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 245, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #22 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. 139 Alexine A Fenty, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #22 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
6%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 245, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #22 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. 139 Alexine A Fenty, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #22 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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