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P.S. 123 Mahalia Jackson

301 W 140th St
New York, NY 10030
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 399 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, P.S. 123 Mahalia Jackson 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 3% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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-8
  • Enrollment: 399 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • 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. 123 Mahalia Jackson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
P.S. 123 Mahalia Jackson's student population of 399 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
399 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
P.S. 123 Mahalia Jackson ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.S. 123 Mahalia Jackson is 0.58, 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)
#4214 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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3%
46%
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24%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of P.S. 123 Mahalia Jackson 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.
30-34%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
3%
10%
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Hispanic
39%
29%
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Black
52%
16%
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White
3%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of P.S. 123 Mahalia Jackson 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
95%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in P.S. 123 Mahalia Jackson 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. 123 Mahalia Jackson's ranking?
P.S. 123 Mahalia Jackson is ranked #4214 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 123 Mahalia Jackson?
399 students attend P.S. 123 Mahalia Jackson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of P.S. 123 Mahalia Jackson students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 123 Mahalia Jackson?
P.S. 123 Mahalia Jackson has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 123 Mahalia Jackson offer ?
P.S. 123 Mahalia Jackson offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 123 Mahalia Jackson part of?
P.S. 123 Mahalia Jackson is part of New York City Geographic District # 5 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 399 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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