Serving 201 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 134 Henrietta Szold 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 201 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 134 Henrietta Szold ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
P.s. 134 Henrietta Szold's student population of 201 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
201 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 134 Henrietta Szold ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 134 Henrietta Szold 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
#4185 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
61%
30%
Black
29%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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. 134 Henrietta Szold's ranking?
P.s. 134 Henrietta Szold is ranked #4185 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 134 Henrietta Szold often compared to?
P.s. 134 Henrietta Szoldis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 110 Florence Nightingale, P.s. 140 Nathan Straus by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 134 Henrietta Szold?
201 students attend P.s. 134 Henrietta Szold.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of P.s. 134 Henrietta Szold students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 134 Henrietta Szold?
P.s. 134 Henrietta Szold has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 134 Henrietta Szold offer ?
P.s. 134 Henrietta Szold offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 134 Henrietta Szold part of?
P.s. 134 Henrietta Szold is part of New York City Geographic District # 1 School District.
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