Serving 624 students in grades Kindergarten-8, P.s. 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-juniper Valley ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 624 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-juniper Valley ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
P.s. 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-juniper Valley's student population of 624 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
624 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-juniper Valley ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-juniper Valley is 0.55, 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
#583 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
27%
30%
Black
2%
16%
White
61%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-juniper Valley's ranking?
P.s. 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-juniper Valley is ranked #583 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-juniper Valley often compared to?
P.s. 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-juniper Valleyis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 49 Dorothy Bonawit Kole by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-juniper Valley?
624 students attend P.s. 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-juniper Valley.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of P.s. 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-juniper Valley students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-juniper Valley?
P.s. 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-juniper Valley has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-juniper Valley offer ?
P.s. 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-juniper Valley offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-juniper Valley part of?
P.s. 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-juniper Valley is part of New York City Geographic District #24 School District.
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