Serving 204 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 129 John H Finley 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
P.S. 129 John H Finley 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. 129 John H Finley is 0.54, 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.
P.S. 129 John H Finley is ranked #3533 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 129 John H Finley?
204 students attend P.S. 129 John H Finley.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of P.S. 129 John H Finley students are Black, 45% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 129 John H Finley?
P.S. 129 John H Finley has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 129 John H Finley offer ?
P.S. 129 John H Finley offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 129 John H Finley part of?
The school is good but I do not like the dirty bathroom there was poop on the floor disgusting to see that in a school bathroom.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - julio gordian
51/17/2015
I wanted to enroll my son in your school. His in first grade & I wanted to know by this year if there was enough space in your school for my child.
If you have any question and concerns please ask for telephone number and I'll be glad to send it to you.
- Posted by Parent - Novem
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