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P.S. 172 Beacon School Of Excellence

825 4th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11232
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 1%
Serving 460 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 172 Beacon School Of Excellence ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher 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 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 460 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Top 1% in NY
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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P.S. 172 Beacon School Of Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
P.S. 172 Beacon School Of Excellence's student population of 460 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
460 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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Students by Grade
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P.S. 172 Beacon School Of Excellence ranks within the top 1% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.S. 172 Beacon School Of Excellence 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#35 out of 4377 schools
(Top 1%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of P.S. 172 Beacon School Of Excellence, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of P.S. 172 Beacon School Of Excellence 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.
≥95%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of P.S. 172 Beacon School Of Excellence 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.
≥80%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of P.S. 172 Beacon School Of Excellence 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
11:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of P.S. 172 Beacon School Of Excellence 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. 172 Beacon School Of Excellence and percentage of American Indian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
10%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in P.S. 172 Beacon School Of Excellence and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
65%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in P.S. 172 Beacon School Of Excellence and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in P.S. 172 Beacon School Of Excellence and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
18%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in P.S. 172 Beacon School Of Excellence 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
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in P.S. 172 Beacon School Of Excellence.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of P.S. 172 Beacon School Of Excellence 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
78%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in P.S. 172 Beacon School Of Excellence 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
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in P.S. 172 Beacon School Of Excellence 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. 172 Beacon School Of Excellence's ranking?
P.S. 172 Beacon School Of Excellence is ranked #35 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 172 Beacon School Of Excellence?
460 students attend P.S. 172 Beacon School Of Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of P.S. 172 Beacon School Of Excellence students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 172 Beacon School Of Excellence?
P.S. 172 Beacon School Of Excellence has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 172 Beacon School Of Excellence offer ?
P.S. 172 Beacon School Of Excellence offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 172 Beacon School Of Excellence part of?
P.S. 172 Beacon School Of Excellence is part of New York City Geographic District #15 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 172 Beacon School Of Excellence located?
P.S. 172 Beacon School Of Excellence is located in the Sunset Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 24 other public schools located in Sunset Park.

School Reviews
5   4/19/2008
This is an EXCELLENT SCHOOL! Teachers are fantastic, parents are supportive, administration is PHENOMINAL! I would recommend this school 100%!
- Posted by Teacher - Lucky

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 460 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Top 1%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 1%)
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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