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P.S. 11 Purvis J Behan

419 Waverly Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 832 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 11 Purvis J Behan 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 46%). 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 20:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 832 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Top 20% in NY
  • : 79% (Top 20%)
  • : 84% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

P.S. 11 Purvis J Behan ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
P.S. 11 Purvis J Behan's student population of 832 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
832 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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Students by Grade
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P.S. 11 Purvis J Behan ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.S. 11 Purvis J Behan is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#444 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of P.S. 11 Purvis J Behan, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
79%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of P.S. 11 Purvis J Behan and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
84%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of P.S. 11 Purvis J Behan and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of P.S. 11 Purvis J Behan and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of P.S. 11 Purvis J Behan and the public school average student teacher ratio of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in P.S. 11 Purvis J Behan and percentage of American Indian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
4%
10%
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Hispanic
13%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in P.S. 11 Purvis J Behan and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
54%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in P.S. 11 Purvis J Behan and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
17%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in P.S. 11 Purvis J Behan and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of P.S. 11 Purvis J Behan and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in P.S. 11 Purvis J Behan and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in P.S. 11 Purvis J Behan and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.S. 11 Purvis J Behan's ranking?
P.S. 11 Purvis J Behan is ranked #444 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 11 Purvis J Behan often compared to?
P.S. 11 Purvis J Behanis often viewed alongside schools like Compass Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 11 Purvis J Behan?
832 students attend P.S. 11 Purvis J Behan.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of P.S. 11 Purvis J Behan students are Black, 17% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 11 Purvis J Behan?
P.S. 11 Purvis J Behan has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 11 Purvis J Behan offer ?
P.S. 11 Purvis J Behan offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 11 Purvis J Behan part of?
In what neighborhood is P.S. 11 Purvis J Behan located?
P.S. 11 Purvis J Behan is located in the Clinton Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 6 other public schools located in Clinton Hill.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 832 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 79% (Top 20%)
  • : 84% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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