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P.s. 56 Lewis H Latimer vs. P.s. 11 Purvis J Behan

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School Overview

School
P.s. 56 Lewis H Latimer
170 Gates Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
P.s. 11 Purvis J Behan
419 Waverly Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings
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P.s. 11 Purvis J Behan ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 245 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 56 Lewis H Latimer 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 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 852 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 11 Purvis J Behan ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
245 students
852 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 56 Lewis H Latimer 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. 11 Purvis J Behan over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 56 Lewis H Latimer.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 11 Purvis J Behan.
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
45 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 56 Lewis H Latimer 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. 11 Purvis J Behan over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 56 Lewis H Latimer with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #13 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. 11 Purvis J Behan with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #13 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

#2926 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#150 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 56 Lewis H Latimer, 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. 11 Purvis J Behan, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
88%
(Top 5% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 56 Lewis H Latimer who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #13 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. 11 Purvis J Behan who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #13 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
84%
(Top 10% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 56 Lewis H Latimer who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #13 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. 11 Purvis J Behan who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #13 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-79%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥95%
(Top 5% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 11 Purvis J Behan who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #13 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. 56 Lewis H Latimer by grade.
This chart displays the students of P.s. 11 Purvis J Behan by grade.
Pre-K Students
36
91
Kindergarten Students
37
150
Grade 1 Students
34
156
Grade 2 Students
32
120
Grade 3 Students
29
120
Grade 4 Students
36
108
Grade 5 Students
41
107

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 56 Lewis H Latimer, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #13 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. 11 Purvis J Behan, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #13 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 56 Lewis H Latimer, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #13 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. 11 Purvis J Behan, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #13 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 56 Lewis H Latimer, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #13 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. 11 Purvis J Behan, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #13 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
34%
52%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 56 Lewis H Latimer, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #13 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. 11 Purvis J Behan, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #13 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
40%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 56 Lewis H Latimer, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #13 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. 11 Purvis J Behan, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #13 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
8%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 56 Lewis H Latimer, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #13 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. 11 Purvis J Behan, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #13 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.70
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 56 Lewis H Latimer, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #13 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. 11 Purvis J Behan, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #13 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
40%
32%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 56 Lewis H Latimer, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #13 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. 11 Purvis J Behan, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #13 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%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 56 Lewis H Latimer, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #13 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. 11 Purvis J Behan, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #13 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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