Serving 493 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.S. 134 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 82% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 493 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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P.S. 134 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
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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P.S. 134's student population of 493 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
493 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
P.S. 134 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. 134 is 0.63, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#542 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
44%
10%
Hispanic
7%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
42%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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P.S. 134 is ranked #542 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 134 often compared to?
P.S. 134is often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 179 Kensington by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 134?
493 students attend P.S. 134.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of P.S. 134 students are Asian, 42% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 134?
P.S. 134 has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 134 offer ?
P.S. 134 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 134 part of?
P.S. 134 is part of New York City Geographic District #22 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 134 located?
P.S. 134 is located in the Kensington neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 6 other public schools located in Kensington.
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