Serving 554 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, P.s. 111 Jacob Blackwell 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 18% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 554 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 111 Jacob Blackwell ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
P.s. 111 Jacob Blackwell's student population of 554 students has grown by 70% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
554 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
P.s. 111 Jacob Blackwell ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 111 Jacob Blackwell is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4203 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
66%
31%
Black
30%
15%
White
1%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 111 Jacob Blackwell's ranking?
P.s. 111 Jacob Blackwell is ranked #4203 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 111 Jacob Blackwell often compared to?
P.s. 111 Jacob Blackwellis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 112 Dutch Kills, Ps/is 78, Growing Up Green Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 111 Jacob Blackwell?
554 students attend P.s. 111 Jacob Blackwell.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of P.s. 111 Jacob Blackwell students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 111 Jacob Blackwell?
P.s. 111 Jacob Blackwell has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 111 Jacob Blackwell offer ?
P.s. 111 Jacob Blackwell offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 111 Jacob Blackwell part of?
P.s. 111 Jacob Blackwell is part of New York City Geographic District #30.
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