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Ps 121 Nelson A Rockefeller School in Brooklyn, NY
(PK-08 • Public • Regular School)

City-data.com school rating (using weighted test average as compared to other schools in New York) from 0 (worst) to 100 (best) is 61
Address
 5301 20TH AVE
Brooklyn, NY 11204
Telephone
(718) 377-8845
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City-data.com school rating
61
Students
346
Classroom Teachers (FTE)
47.5
National School Lunch
Program (NSLP) Status
No
Free lunch eligible students
196
School district
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #21
Charter school
No
Shared Time Indicator
No
Adult education offered
No

Ratings

This school rating compared to other nearby schools ratings:
PS 134 (0.7 miles):

92
PS 205 CLARION (0.7 miles):

78
SEEALL ACADEMY (THE) (0.6 miles):

74
PS 226 ALFRED DE B MASON (0.5 miles):

66
PS 48 MAPLETON (0.5 miles):

64
Ps 121 Nelson A Rockefeller School:

61
JHS 223 MONTAUK (THE) (0.8 miles):

58
PS 192 MAGNET SCHOOL FOR MATH AND SCIENCE INQUIRY (0.4 miles):

44
FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL (0.2 miles):

39
Ps 121 Nelson A Rockefeller School rating compared to average state, county and city schools ratings:
New York:

50
Kings County:

40
Brooklyn:

40
Ps 121 Nelson A Rockefeller:

61

Students & Teachers


Total enrollment:
Enrollment in 2016: 346
Enrollment in 2015: 371
Enrollment in 2014: 373
Enrollment in 2013: 352
Enrollment in 2012: 319
Enrollment in 2011: 273
Enrollment in 2010: 250
Enrollment in 2009: 256
Enrollment in 2008: 255
Enrollment in 2007: 262
Enrollment in 2006: 274

Ps 121 Nelson A Rockefeller School - Historical enrollment


Enrollment by grade, gender and race:
(Note: Details may not add to totals. School year: 2015-2016)
GradePKKGG01G02G03G04G05G06G07G08Total
All students17384343314445262930346
Female students6172314172125151418170
Male students11212029142320111512176
American Indian/Alaska Native students - - - - - - - - - 11
Asian students587965736359
Hispanic students6171616112120131414148
Black students - - 23 - 31 - - 211
White students611181414141710910123
Two or More Races students - 2 - 1 - 1 - - - - 4

Enrollment by grade:
Pre-Kindergarten enrollment: 17
Kindergarten enrollment: 38
1st grade enrollment: 43
2nd grade enrollment: 43
3rd grade enrollment: 31
4th grade enrollment: 44
5th grade enrollment: 45
6th grade enrollment: 26
7th grade enrollment: 29
8th grade enrollment: 30

Ps 121 Nelson A Rockefeller School - Historical enrollment by grade


Enrollment by gender:
(State average from 6,131 schools)
Female enrollment: 170 (49.1%)
Here:

49.1%
State:

51.1%
Male enrollment: 176 (50.9%)
Here:

50.9%
State:

47.5%

Ps 121 Nelson A Rockefeller School - Historical enrollment by gender


Enrollment by race/ethnicity:
(State average from 1,352 schools)
American Indian/Alaska Native enrollment: 1 (0.3%)
School:

0.3%
State:

0.2%
Asian enrollment: 59 (17.1%)
School:

17.1%
New York:

4.6%
Hispanic enrollment: 148 (42.8%)
Ps 121 Nelson A Rockefeller School:

42.8%
New York:

9.2%
Black enrollment: 11 (3.2%)
School:

3.2%
New York:

12.0%
White enrollment: 123 (35.5%)
Ps 121 Nelson A Rockefeller School:

35.5%
State:

55.1%
Two or More Races enrollment: 4 (1.2%)
Here:

1.2%
State:

2.9%

Ps 121 Nelson A Rockefeller School - Historical enrollment by race/ethnicity


Lunch Program Eligibility:
(State average from 4,921 schools)
Free/reduced-price lunch eligible students: 196 (56.6%)
School:

56.6%
State:

52.7%
Free lunch eligible students: 196 (56.6%)
Here:

56.6%
New York:

45.4%
Reduced-price lunch eligible students: 0 (0.0%)
School:

0.0%
State:

4.8%

Ps 121 Nelson A Rockefeller School - Lunch Program Eligibility


Average Class Size:
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Average Class Size:
  • Common Branch: 21
  • Grade 8 English: 29
  • Grade 8 Mathematics: 15
  • Grade 8 Science: 12
  • Grade 8 Social Studies: 29

Teachers and support:
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Classroom Teachers (FTE): 47.5


Student/Teacher Ratio
Ps 121 Nelson A Rockefeller School:

7.3
State:

14.0
Number of individuals teaching out of certification: 3
Number of teachers with fewer than three years of teaching experience: 9
Number of teachers with Master's Degree plus 30 hours or doctorate: 23

Total number of classes taught: 199
Number of classes taught by teachers without appropriate certification: 19


Number of full-time principals: 1
Number of full-time assistant principals: 1
Number of full-time professional staff other than teachers, principals, and asst principals: 9
Number of part-time professional staff other than teachers, principals, and asst principals: 1

Ps 121 Nelson A Rockefeller School - Teachers (FTE) and pupil/teacher ratio

Statewide Student Assessments


Grades 3-8 New York State Testing Program Assessments:
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(State average from 2,439 schools)
The grades 3-8 English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics assessments measure the higher learning standards that were adopted by the State Board of Regents in 2010, which more accurately reflect students' progress toward college and career readiness.
3rd Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (3rd Grade)

  • All313
  • Males312
  • Females315
  • Hispanic311
  • White310
  • IDEA291
ELA students tested with valid scores: 32
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 313

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

37%
New York:

43%

Students scoring at Level 1: 22%
Students scoring at Level 2: 41%
Students scoring at Level 3: 31%
Students scoring at Level 4: 6%

22%
41%
31%
6%

    MATH Mean Score (3rd Grade)

  • All323
  • Males328
  • Females313
  • Hispanic318
  • White321
  • IDEA312
Math students tested with valid scores: 35
Computed mean of student Math scores: 323

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

57%
State:

49%

Students scoring at Level 1: 9%
Students scoring at Level 2: 34%
Students scoring at Level 3: 23%
Students scoring at Level 4: 34%

9%
34%
23%
34%
4th Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (4th Grade)

  • All313
  • Males313
  • Females313
  • White320
ELA students tested with valid scores: 26
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 313

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

42%
New York:

41%

Students scoring at Level 1: 19%
Students scoring at Level 2: 38%
Students scoring at Level 3: 23%
Students scoring at Level 4: 19%

19%
38%
23%
19%

    MATH Mean Score (4th Grade)

  • All305
  • Males313
  • Females301
  • Hispanic283
  • Asian315
  • White316
Math students tested with valid scores: 29
Computed mean of student Math scores: 305

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

45%
State:

43%

Students scoring at Level 1: 28%
Students scoring at Level 2: 28%
Students scoring at Level 3: 28%
Students scoring at Level 4: 17%

28%
28%
28%
17%

    SCI Mean Score (4th Grade)

  • All79
  • Males79
  • Females79
  • Hispanic72
  • Asian74
  • White86
Science students tested with valid scores: 30
Computed mean of student Science scores: 79

Science Students scoring proficient and above:

87%
State:

87%

Students scoring at Level 1: 3%
Students scoring at Level 2: 10%
Students scoring at Level 3: 47%
Students scoring at Level 4: 40%

3%
10%
47%
40%
5th Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (5th Grade)

  • All302
  • Males295
  • Females309
  • Hispanic291
  • White317
  • IDEA280
ELA students tested with valid scores: 38
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 302

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

32%
State:

35%

Students scoring at Level 1: 29%
Students scoring at Level 2: 39%
Students scoring at Level 3: 24%
Students scoring at Level 4: 8%

29%
39%
24%
8%

    MATH Mean Score (5th Grade)

  • All307
  • Males312
  • Females302
  • Hispanic297
  • White323
  • IDEA294
Math students tested with valid scores: 41
Computed mean of student Math scores: 307

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

36%
New York:

43%

Students scoring at Level 1: 34%
Students scoring at Level 2: 29%
Students scoring at Level 3: 29%
Students scoring at Level 4: 7%

34%
29%
29%
7%
6th Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (6th Grade)

  • All305
  • Males288
  • Females321
  • Hispanic299
  • Asian306
  • White313
  • IDEA266
ELA students tested with valid scores: 31
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 305

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

38%
New York:

30%

Students scoring at Level 1: 26%
Students scoring at Level 2: 35%
Students scoring at Level 3: 19%
Students scoring at Level 4: 19%

26%
35%
19%
19%

    MATH Mean Score (6th Grade)

  • All319
  • Males308
  • Females328
  • Hispanic309
  • Asian329
  • White324
  • IDEA290
Math students tested with valid scores: 34
Computed mean of student Math scores: 319

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

56%
State:

38%

Students scoring at Level 1: 21%
Students scoring at Level 2: 24%
Students scoring at Level 3: 24%
Students scoring at Level 4: 32%

21%
24%
24%
32%
7th Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (7th Grade)

  • All323
  • Males317
  • Females326
  • Hispanic320
ELA students tested with valid scores: 23
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 323

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

65%
State:

39%

Students scoring at Level 1: 4%
Students scoring at Level 2: 30%
Students scoring at Level 3: 48%
Students scoring at Level 4: 17%

4%
30%
48%
17%

    MATH Mean Score (7th Grade)

  • All319
  • Males317
  • Females320
  • Hispanic317
  • Asian324
  • White318
Math students tested with valid scores: 25
Computed mean of student Math scores: 319

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

56%
New York:

34%

Students scoring at Level 1: 8%
Students scoring at Level 2: 36%
Students scoring at Level 3: 52%
Students scoring at Level 4: 4%

8%
36%
52%
4%
8th Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (8th Grade)

  • All318
  • Males316
  • Females320
  • Hispanic314
  • Asian318
  • White327
  • IDEA297
ELA students tested with valid scores: 23
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 318

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

52%
State:

43%

Students scoring at Level 1: 4%
Students scoring at Level 2: 43%
Students scoring at Level 3: 39%
Students scoring at Level 4: 13%

4%
43%
39%
13%

    MATH Mean Score (8th Grade)

  • All289
  • Males305
  • Females276
  • Hispanic284
  • IDEA284
Math students tested with valid scores: 14
Computed mean of student Math scores: 289

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

14%
New York:

18%

Students scoring at Level 1: 43%
Students scoring at Level 2: 43%
Students scoring at Level 3: 14%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%

43%
43%
14%

    SCI Mean Score (8th Grade)

  • All54
  • Males57
  • Females52
  • Hispanic52
  • IDEA52
Science students tested with valid scores: 14
Computed mean of student Science scores: 54

Science Students scoring proficient and above:

21%
State:

57%

Students scoring at Level 1: 7%
Students scoring at Level 2: 71%
Students scoring at Level 3: 21%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%

7%
71%
21%

Regents Examination:
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(State average from 2,072 schools)
Regents Examinations are achievement tests that are aligned with New York State's Learning Standards. Prepared by teacher examination committees and Department subject and testing specialists, Regents Examinations provide schools with a basis for evaluating the quality of instruction and learning that have taken place. They are used by school personnel to identify major learning goals, offering both teachers and students a guide to important understandings, skills, and concepts. The examinations also provide students, parents, counselors, administrators, college admissions officers, and employers with objective and easily understood achievement information for use in making sound educational and vocational decisions. Passing scores on the Regents Examinations in English, mathematics, science, and social studies satisfy the State testing requirements for a high school diploma.
Integrated Algebra (Common Core):

    Scoring 55 and above
    (Integrated Algebra)

  • All100%
  • Males99%
  • Females100%
  • Hispanic100%
Students tested with valid scores: 12
Number of students tested scoring Level 3 (65-78): 4 (33%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 4 (79-84): 6 (50%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 5 (85-100): 2 (17%)

Percentage of students scoring 55 and above:

100%
New York:

93%

33%
50%
17%

The New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test:
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(State average from 1,219 schools)
The New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) is designed to annually assess the English proficiency of all English language learners enrolled in Grades K-12 in New York State schools. The exam gives the State and schools important information about the English language development of English language learners (ELLs), and is part of the State's compliance with federal laws that mandate the annual assessing and tracking of English proficiency of English language learners.

Ps 121 Nelson A Rockefeller School - % Scoring at Expanding Level or above in NYSESLAT

Kindergarten:
Students tested with valid scores: 12
Scoring at Expanding Level or above:

33%
New York:

64%

Students scoring at Entering Level: 17%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 8%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 42%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 25%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 8%

17%
8%
42%
25%
8%
1st Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 10
Scoring at Expanding Level or above:

40%
New York:

42%

Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 60%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 40%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 0%

60%
40%
2nd Grade:

    Scoring at Expanding Level or above (2nd Grade)

  • All75%
  • Males80%
  • Females71%
Students tested with valid scores: 12
Scoring at Expanding Level or above:

75%
State:

63%

Students scoring at Entering Level: 8%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 17%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 58%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 17%

8%
17%
58%
17%
3rd Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 7
Scoring at Expanding Level or above:

72%
New York:

57%

Students scoring at Entering Level: 14%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 14%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 43%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 29%

14%
14%
43%
29%
4th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 7
Scoring at Expanding Level or above:

57%
State:

60%

Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 43%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 0%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 0%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 57%

43%
57%
5th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 11
Scoring at Expanding Level or above:

63%
New York:

58%

Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 36%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 0%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 45%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 18%

36%
45%
18%
6th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 7
Scoring at Expanding Level or above:

71%
New York:

61%

Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 29%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 0%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 71%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 0%

29%
71%
8th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 6
Scoring at Expanding Level or above:

50%
New York:

67%

Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 33%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 17%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 50%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 0%

33%
17%
50%

Accountability


Adequate Yearly Progress:
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(State average from 3,754 schools)
Elementary/Middle-Level Science:
Made AYP: Yes
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: Yes

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 56
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 100%

Performance Index (PI):

171
New York:

174
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 176
Safe harbor target: 171
Elementary/Middle-Level Math:

    Elementary/Middle-Level Math - Performance Index (PI)

  • All130
  • Males136
  • Females124
  • Hispanic111
  • White142
Made AYP: Yes
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: Yes

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 193
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 98%

Performance Index (PI):

130
State:

114
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 101
Elementary/Middle-Level ELA:

    Elementary/Middle-Level ELA - Performance Index (PI)

  • All123
  • Males107
  • Females138
  • Hispanic110
  • White134
Made AYP: Yes
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: Yes

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 193
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 99%

Performance Index (PI):

123
New York:

113
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 103

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