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P.s. 295 vs. P.s. 124 Silas B Dutcher

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School Overview

School
P.s. 295
330 18th St
Brooklyn, NY 11215
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
P.s. 124 Silas B Dutcher
515 4th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 212 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 295 ranks in the top 50% 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 65-69% (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 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 333 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 124 Silas B Dutcher 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 89% 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
212 students
333 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 295 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. 124 Silas B Dutcher over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 295.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 124 Silas B Dutcher.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 295 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. 124 Silas B Dutcher over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 295 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 124 Silas B Dutcher 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

#1349 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
#2566 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 295, 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. 124 Silas B Dutcher, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 30% in NY)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 295 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 124 Silas B Dutcher 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.
50-54%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 295 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 124 Silas B Dutcher 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.
80-89%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥80%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 124 Silas B Dutcher 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. 295 by grade.
This chart displays the students of P.s. 124 Silas B Dutcher by grade.
Pre-K Students
23
63
Kindergarten Students
20
46
Grade 1 Students
24
54
Grade 2 Students
28
42
Grade 3 Students
35
42
Grade 4 Students
43
42
Grade 5 Students
39
43
Ungraded Students
-
1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 295, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian 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 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Asian
6%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 295, 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 124 Silas B Dutcher, 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
46%
63%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 295, 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 124 Silas B Dutcher, 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
5%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 295, 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 124 Silas B Dutcher, 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
37%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 295, 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 124 Silas B Dutcher, 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
6%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 295, 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 124 Silas B Dutcher, 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.
0.65
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 295, 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.
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 124 Silas B Dutcher, 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
49%
81%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 295, 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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 124 Silas B Dutcher, 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
2%
1%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 295, 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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 124 Silas B Dutcher, 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 2022-23 school year.
 
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