P.s. 128 Bensonhurst vs. P.s. 101 Verrazano
Should you attend P.s. 128 Bensonhurst or P.s. 101 Verrazano? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
P.s. 128 Bensonhurst ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
P.s. 101 Verrazano ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 435 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.s. 128 Bensonhurst 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 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,113 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 101 Verrazano ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher 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 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
435 students
1,113 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
79 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3331 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#513 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
71%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
36
Kindergarten Students
74
156
Grade 1 Students
72
158
Grade 2 Students
77
185
Grade 3 Students
79
197
Grade 4 Students
65
171
Grade 5 Students
67
208
Ungraded Students
1
2
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
31%
56%
% Hispanic
22%
16%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
41%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
73%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%