Ps 120 School in New York, NY
(PK-05 • 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 62
- Address
- 58-01 136TH ST
New York, NY 11355
- Telephone
- (718) 359-3390
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- City-data.com school rating
- 62
- Students
- 1,058
- Classroom Teachers (FTE)
- 56.5
- National School Lunch
Program (NSLP) Status - No
- Free lunch eligible students
- 516
- Reduced-price lunch
eligible students - 10
- School district
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #25
- Charter school
- No
- Shared Time Indicator
- No
- Adult education offered
- No
Ratings
This school rating compared to other nearby schools ratings:
ACTIVE LEARNING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (THE) (0.7 miles): | 98 |
QUEENS COLLEGE SCHOOL FOR MATH SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (THE) (0.6 miles): | 95 |
EAST-WEST SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (0.5 miles): | 92 |
PS 24 ANDREW JACKSON (0.7 miles): | 88 |
PS 20 JOHN BOWNE (0.9 miles): | 81 |
IS 237 (0.5 miles): | 76 |
PS 219 PAUL KLAPPER (0.7 miles): | 71 |
Ps 120 School: | 62 |
JOHN BOWNE HIGH SCHOOL (0.5 miles): | 43 |
Ps 120 School rating compared to average state, county and city schools ratings:
New York: | 50 |
New York County: | 51 |
New York: | 51 |
Ps 120 School: | 62 |
Students & Teachers
Total enrollment:
Enrollment in 2016: 1,058
Enrollment in 2015: 1,045
Enrollment in 2014: 967
Enrollment in 2013: 971
Enrollment in 2012: 873
Enrollment in 2011: 885
Enrollment in 2010: 845
Enrollment in 2009: 794
Enrollment in 2008: 788
Enrollment in 2007: 898
Enrollment in 2006: 982
Enrollment in 2015: 1,045
Enrollment in 2014: 967
Enrollment in 2013: 971
Enrollment in 2012: 873
Enrollment in 2011: 885
Enrollment in 2010: 845
Enrollment in 2009: 794
Enrollment in 2008: 788
Enrollment in 2007: 898
Enrollment in 2006: 982
Enrollment by grade, gender and race:
(Note: Details may not add to totals. School year: 2015-2016)
Grade | PK | KG | G01 | G02 | G03 | G04 | G05 | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All students | 69 | 151 | 166 | 165 | 188 | 161 | 158 | 1,058 |
Female students | 37 | 82 | 84 | 87 | 77 | 70 | 73 | 510 |
Male students | 32 | 69 | 82 | 78 | 111 | 91 | 85 | 548 |
American Indian/Alaska Native students | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
Asian students | 55 | 123 | 137 | 137 | 162 | 130 | 129 | 873 |
Hispanic students | 14 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 29 | 21 | 157 |
Black students | - | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | - | 2 | 8 |
White students | - | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 18 |
Two or More Races students | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
Enrollment by grade:
Pre-Kindergarten enrollment: 69
Kindergarten enrollment: 151
1st grade enrollment: 166
2nd grade enrollment: 165
3rd grade enrollment: 188
4th grade enrollment: 161
5th grade enrollment: 158
Kindergarten enrollment: 151
1st grade enrollment: 166
2nd grade enrollment: 165
3rd grade enrollment: 188
4th grade enrollment: 161
5th grade enrollment: 158
Ps 120 School - Historical enrollment by grade
Enrollment by gender:
(State average from 6,131 schools)
Female enrollment: 510 (48.2%)
Ps 120 School: | 48.2% |
State: | 51.1% |
Male enrollment: 548 (51.8%)
School: | 51.8% |
State: | 47.5% |
Ps 120 School - Historical enrollment by gender
Enrollment by race/ethnicity:
(State average from 1,352 schools)
American Indian/Alaska Native enrollment: 1 (0.1%)
Here: | 0.1% |
New York: | 0.2% |
Asian enrollment: 873 (82.5%)
Here: | 82.5% |
New York: | 4.6% |
Hispanic enrollment: 157 (14.8%)
School: | 14.8% |
State: | 9.2% |
Black enrollment: 8 (0.8%)
School: | 0.8% |
State: | 12.0% |
White enrollment: 18 (1.7%)
Ps 120 School: | 1.7% |
New York: | 55.1% |
Two or More Races enrollment: 1 (0.1%)
Here: | 0.1% |
New York: | 2.9% |
Ps 120 School - Historical enrollment by race/ethnicity
Lunch Program Eligibility:
(State average from 4,921 schools)
Free/reduced-price lunch eligible students: 526 (49.7%)
Ps 120 School: | 49.7% |
State: | 52.7% |
Free lunch eligible students: 516 (48.8%)
Ps 120 School: | 48.8% |
New York: | 45.4% |
Reduced-price lunch eligible students: 10 (0.9%)
School: | 0.9% |
State: | 4.8% |
Ps 120 School - Lunch Program Eligibility
Average Class Size:
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Average Class Size:
- Common Branch: 26
Teachers and support:
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Classroom Teachers (FTE): 56.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Number of individuals teaching out of certification: 11
Number of teachers with fewer than three years of teaching experience: 4
Number of teachers with Master's Degree plus 30 hours or doctorate: 36
Total number of classes taught: 337
Number of classes taught by teachers without appropriate certification: 60
Number of full-time principals: 1
Number of full-time assistant principals: 3
Number of full-time professional staff other than teachers, principals, and asst principals: 2
Student/Teacher Ratio
School: | 18.7 |
New York: | 14.0 |
Number of teachers with fewer than three years of teaching experience: 4
Number of teachers with Master's Degree plus 30 hours or doctorate: 36
Total number of classes taught: 337
Number of classes taught by teachers without appropriate certification: 60
Number of full-time principals: 1
Number of full-time assistant principals: 3
Number of full-time professional staff other than teachers, principals, and asst principals: 2
Ps 120 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 students tested with valid scores: 155
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 307
Students scoring at Level 1: 27%
Students scoring at Level 2: 35%
Students scoring at Level 3: 32%
Students scoring at Level 4: 6%
Math students tested with valid scores: 166
Computed mean of student Math scores: 317
Students scoring at Level 1: 18%
Students scoring at Level 2: 28%
Students scoring at Level 3: 21%
Students scoring at Level 4: 33%
4th Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 190
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 303
Students scoring at Level 1: 22%
Students scoring at Level 2: 45%
Students scoring at Level 3: 22%
Students scoring at Level 4: 12%
Math students tested with valid scores: 202
Computed mean of student Math scores: 318
Students scoring at Level 1: 13%
Students scoring at Level 2: 34%
Students scoring at Level 3: 25%
Students scoring at Level 4: 28%
Science students tested with valid scores: 200
Computed mean of student Science scores: 81
Students scoring at Level 1: 5%
Students scoring at Level 2: 9%
Students scoring at Level 3: 33%
Students scoring at Level 4: 54%
5th Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 150
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 303
Students scoring at Level 1: 28%
Students scoring at Level 2: 34%
Students scoring at Level 3: 28%
Students scoring at Level 4: 10%
Math students tested with valid scores: 159
Computed mean of student Math scores: 329
Students scoring at Level 1: 15%
Students scoring at Level 2: 21%
Students scoring at Level 3: 28%
Students scoring at Level 4: 36%
- All307
- Males300
- Females313
- Asian307
- IDEA281
ELA Mean Score (3rd Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 307
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 38% |
New York: | 43% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 27%
Students scoring at Level 2: 35%
Students scoring at Level 3: 32%
Students scoring at Level 4: 6%
- All317
- Males317
- Females318
- Asian322
- IDEA297
MATH Mean Score (3rd Grade)
Computed mean of student Math scores: 317
Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 54% |
State: | 49% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 18%
Students scoring at Level 2: 28%
Students scoring at Level 3: 21%
Students scoring at Level 4: 33%
4th Grade:
- All303
- Males300
- Females307
- Asian304
- IDEA280
ELA Mean Score (4th Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 303
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 34% |
New York: | 41% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 22%
Students scoring at Level 2: 45%
Students scoring at Level 3: 22%
Students scoring at Level 4: 12%
- All318
- Males320
- Females315
- Asian322
- IDEA284
MATH Mean Score (4th Grade)
Computed mean of student Math scores: 318
Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 53% |
State: | 43% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 13%
Students scoring at Level 2: 34%
Students scoring at Level 3: 25%
Students scoring at Level 4: 28%
- All81
- Males83
- Females78
- Asian81
- IDEA73
SCI Mean Score (4th Grade)
Computed mean of student Science scores: 81
Science Students scoring proficient and above: | 87% |
New York: | 87% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 5%
Students scoring at Level 2: 9%
Students scoring at Level 3: 33%
Students scoring at Level 4: 54%
5th Grade:
- All303
- Males301
- Females306
- Asian309
- IDEA273
ELA Mean Score (5th Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 303
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 38% |
New York: | 35% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 28%
Students scoring at Level 2: 34%
Students scoring at Level 3: 28%
Students scoring at Level 4: 10%
- All329
- Males330
- Females327
- Asian336
- IDEA290
MATH Mean Score (5th Grade)
Computed mean of student Math scores: 329
Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 64% |
State: | 43% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 15%
Students scoring at Level 2: 21%
Students scoring at Level 3: 28%
Students scoring at Level 4: 36%
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 120 School - % Scoring at Expanding Level or above in NYSESLAT
Kindergarten:
Students tested with valid scores: 111
Students scoring at Entering Level: 11%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 6%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 14%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 51%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 17%
1st Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 87
Students scoring at Entering Level: 6%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 20%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 18%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 40%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 16%
2nd Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 93
Students scoring at Entering Level: 4%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 8%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 10%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 24%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 55%
3rd Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 75
Students scoring at Entering Level: 8%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 15%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 17%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 35%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 25%
4th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 62
Students scoring at Entering Level: 13%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 23%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 18%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 31%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 16%
5th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 42
Students scoring at Entering Level: 12%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 24%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 17%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 33%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 14%
- All68%
- Males68%
- Females69%
- Asian69%
- IDEA50%
Scoring at Expanding Level or above (Kindergarten)
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 68% |
New York: | 64% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 11%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 6%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 14%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 51%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 17%
1st Grade:
- All56%
- Males61%
- Females53%
- Hispanic38%
- Asian59%
- IDEA86%
Scoring at Expanding Level or above (1st Grade)
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 56% |
New York: | 42% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 6%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 20%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 18%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 40%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 16%
2nd Grade:
- All79%
- Males71%
- Females86%
- Asian81%
- IDEA25%
Scoring at Expanding Level or above (2nd Grade)
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 79% |
State: | 63% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 4%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 8%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 10%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 24%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 55%
3rd Grade:
- All60%
- Males69%
- Females51%
- IDEA63%
Scoring at Expanding Level or above (3rd Grade)
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 60% |
State: | 57% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 8%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 15%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 17%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 35%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 25%
4th Grade:
- All47%
- Males61%
- Females35%
- IDEA45%
Scoring at Expanding Level or above (4th Grade)
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 47% |
New York: | 60% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 13%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 23%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 18%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 31%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 16%
5th Grade:
- All47%
- Males48%
- Females48%
- Hispanic25%
- Asian53%
- IDEA80%
Scoring at Expanding Level or above (5th Grade)
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 47% |
New York: | 58% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 12%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 24%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 17%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 33%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 14%
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: 200
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 100%
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 181
Elementary/Middle-Level Math:
Made AYP: Yes
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: Yes
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 531
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 99%
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 104
Elementary/Middle-Level ELA:
Made AYP: Yes
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: Yes
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 532
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 99%
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 106
- All184
- Males191
- Females175
- Asian184
Elementary/Middle-Level Science - Performance Index (PI)
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: Yes
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 200
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 100%
Performance Index (PI): | 184 |
State: | 174 |
Elementary/Middle-Level Math:
- All146
- Males149
- Females141
- Hispanic103
- Asian153
- IDEA95
Elementary/Middle-Level Math - Performance Index (PI)
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: Yes
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 531
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 99%
Performance Index (PI): | 146 |
New York: | 114 |
Elementary/Middle-Level ELA:
- All112
- Males103
- Females123
- Hispanic83
- Asian117
- IDEA60
Elementary/Middle-Level ELA - Performance Index (PI)
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: Yes
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 532
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 99%
Performance Index (PI): | 112 |
New York: | 113 |
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