Ps 128 Bensonhurst

Summary:

PS 128 Bensonhurst is an elementary school in Brooklyn, New York, serving 430 students from kindergarten to 5th grade and part of the New York City Geographic District #21.

PS 128 Bensonhurst has a diverse student population, with 45.58% White, 21.16% Hispanic, and 30.23% Asian students, which is notably different from the nearby schools that tend to have higher percentages of Asian or White students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in New York State Assessments, is generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math were significantly below the district and state levels across all grade levels. Additionally, PS 128 Bensonhurst has consistently ranked in the bottom half of New York elementary schools, with a ranking between 1,250 and 1,910 out of over 2,400 schools in recent years.

In comparison, the nearby PS 101 Verrazano, PS 97 Highlawn, and Hebrew Language Academy Charter School 2 generally outperform PS 128 Bensonhurst in academic measures and statewide rankings. Additionally, the Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst, located within a mile of PS 128 Bensonhurst, is a standout performer, ranking 19th out of over 2,400 New York elementary schools in 2022-2023, with students significantly outperforming the state and district averages in ELA and Math.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2075 84th St
       Brooklyn, NY  11214-2409


(718) 373-5900

District: New York City Geographic District #21

SchoolDigger Rank:
1737th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,961 Help


Students who attend Ps 128 Bensonhurst usually attend:

Middle:    Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  430

Racial breakdown:

White:
45.6%
Asian:
30.2%
Hispanic:
21.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84.4% Help


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Compare Details Ps 128 Bensonhurst ranks worse than 71.2% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 18th among 22 ranked elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #21. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.5. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Ps 128 Bensonhurst is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (45.6%), Asian (30.2%), Hispanic (21.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 84.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ps 128 Bensonhurst is 12, which is the 7th best among 22 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #21. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ps 128 Bensonhurst is $20,961, which is the 9th highest among 22 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #21.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Ps 128 Bensonhurst:

SchoolDigger ranks Ps 128 Bensonhurst 1737th of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Ps 128 Bensonhurst in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #21:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #21 515th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ps 128 Bensonhurst

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Rank History for all students at Ps 128 Bensonhurst

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 51.88 1310th 2206 40.6%
2007 39.87 1548th 2219 30.2%
2008 35.09 1675th 2227 24.8%
2009 20.86 1960th 2257 13.2%
2010 31.31 1721st 2263 24.0%
2011 38.63 1551st 2286 32.2%
2012 55.79 1155th 2320 50.2%
2013 34.73 1561st 2325 32.9%
2014 47.30 1250th 2345 46.7%
2015 37.35 1520th 2352 35.4%
2016 27.09 1793rd 2366 24.2%
2017 34.32 1601st 2386 32.9%
2018 30.20 1752nd 2395 26.8%
2019 37.13 1507th 2413 37.5%
2021 31.48 1569th 2201 28.7%
2022 34.75 1626th 2434 33.2%
2023 30.50 1737th 2439 28.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ps 128 Bensonhurst

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.88 588th 938 37.3%
2019 50.31 316th 860 63.3%
2021 34.76 303rd 454 33.3%
2022 47.84 428th 1027 58.3%
2023 38.35 590th 1001 41.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ps 128 Bensonhurst

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.89 1079th 1941 44.4%
2019 43.43 883rd 1859 52.5%
2022 43.37 985th 2031 51.5%
2023 46.07 879th 2016 56.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ps 128 Bensonhurst

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.59 1360th 2045 33.5%
2019 46.65 972nd 2032 52.2%
2022 42.77 1133rd 2099 46.0%
2023 36.70 1254th 2041 38.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Ps 128 Bensonhurst

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.08 1946th 2338 16.8%
2019 34.88 1562nd 2357 33.7%
2021 28.49 1487th 1955 23.9%
2022 36.32 1574th 2401 34.4%
2023 41.05 1403rd 2403 41.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Ps 128 Bensonhurst

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.68 1423rd 2340 39.2%
2019 40.47 1383rd 2358 41.3%
2021 32.46 1398th 1961 28.7%
2022 34.45 1615th 2400 32.7%
2023 23.89 1910th 2400 20.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Ps 128 Bensonhurst

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.52 521st 601 13.3%
2019 35.70 416th 548 24.1%
2021 40.43 307th 430 28.6%
2022 30.04 523rd 671 22.1%
2023 26.73 487th 605 19.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ps 128 Bensonhurst

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.13 1028th 1392 26.1%
2019 31.12 922nd 1315 29.9%
2022 35.17 1027th 1503 31.7%
2023 24.13 1165th 1429 18.5%
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Rank History for White students at Ps 128 Bensonhurst

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.62 1311th 1408 6.9%
2019 18.64 1176th 1338 12.1%
2021 19.52 1055th 1224 13.8%
2022 18.08 1227th 1399 12.3%
2023 19.59 1139th 1337 14.8%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Wednesday, September 26, 2018

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Enrollment information for Ps 128 Bensonhurst

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 221 65 75 81 1 n/a n/a 0 443
1990 209 51 94 62 0 n/a n/a 0 416
1991 218 40 85 75 0 n/a n/a 32 450
1992 254 41 102 61 1 n/a n/a 0 459
1993 218 30 91 60 0 n/a n/a 0 399
1994 235 37 99 56 0 n/a n/a 0 427
1995 280 36 139 68 0 n/a n/a 0 523
1996 280 36 139 68 0 n/a n/a 0 523
1997 209 16 115 56 0 n/a n/a 0 396
1998 215 16 115 47 1 n/a n/a 0 394
1999 214 13 111 43 6 n/a n/a 0 387
2000 194 14 108 44 2 n/a n/a 0 362
2001 194 14 90 49 3 n/a n/a 0 350
2002 184 8 87 49 4 n/a n/a 0 332
2003 184 8 87 49 4 n/a n/a 0 332
2004 187 7 76 51 3 n/a n/a 0 324
2005 169 7 82 50 2 n/a n/a 0 310
2006 163 5 85 49 1 n/a n/a 0 303
2007 157 7 99 55 0 n/a n/a 0 318
2008 165 6 108 69 1 n/a n/a 0 349
2009 171 7 105 79 0 n/a n/a 0 362
2010 177 8 120 76 0 n/a n/a 0 381
2011 173 7 115 75 1 0 0 0 371
2012 181 2 112 85 3 0 0 0 383
2013 181 3 125 74 0 2 4 0 389
2014 201 5 119 82 0 0 4 0 411
2015 195 4 134 83 1 0 5 0 422
2016 213 3 126 76 0 0 5 0 423
2017 236 3 124 73 0 3 1 0 440
2018 244 5 117 86 1 3 1 0 457
2019 233 5 124 99 1 2 2 0 466
2020 218 3 119 104 5 0 2 0 451
2021 191 4 119 105 4 1 1 0 425
2022 181 5 131 98 6 0 0 0 421
2023 196 6 130 91 3 0 4 0 430

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ps 128 Bensonhurst

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 443 31.0 14.2 n/a
1990 416 31.0 13.4 n/a
1991 450 30.0 15.0 n/a
1992 459 33.0 13.9 n/a
1993 399 30.0 13.3 n/a
1994 427 31.0 13.8 n/a
1995 523 34.0 15.4 n/a
1996 523 34.0 15.4 n/a
1997 396 24.0 16.5 76
1998 394 23.0 17.1 71.6
1999 387 24.0 16.1 68
2000 362 25.2 14.4 80.7
2001 350 25.0 14.0 78
2002 332 n/a n/a n/a
2003 332 n/a n/a n/a
2004 324 n/a n/a n/a
2005 310 23.1 13.4 0
2006 303 23.0 13.2 80.5
2007 318 23.6 13.5 72.3
2008 349 28.0 12.5 72.2
2009 362 31.0 11.7 79.3
2010 381 30.8 12.3 n/a
2011 371 33.0 11.2 81.1
2012 383 30.0 12.7 80.2
2013 389 27.0 14.4 84.3
2014 411 30.0 13.6 78.3
2015 422 33.0 12.7 82.7
2016 423 34.0 12.4 85.1
2017 440 35.0 12.5 83.2
2018 457 37.0 12.3 86.9
2019 466 37.0 12.5 84.5
2020 451 37.0 12.1 84.5
2021 425 37.8 11.2 81.4
2022 421 35.0 12.0 77.7
2023 430 35.8 12.0 84.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ps 128 Bensonhurst

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 443 31.0 14.2 n/a
1990 416 31.0 13.4 n/a
1991 450 30.0 15.0 n/a
1992 459 33.0 13.9 n/a
1993 399 30.0 13.3 n/a
1994 427 31.0 13.8 n/a
1995 523 34.0 15.4 n/a
1996 523 34.0 15.4 n/a
1997 396 24.0 16.5 76
1998 394 23.0 17.1 71.6
1999 387 24.0 16.1 68
2000 362 25.2 14.4 80.7
2001 350 25.0 14.0 78
2002 332 n/a n/a n/a
2003 332 n/a n/a n/a
2004 324 n/a n/a n/a
2005 310 23.1 13.4 0
2006 303 23.0 13.2 80.5
2007 318 23.6 13.5 72.3
2008 349 28.0 12.5 72.2
2009 362 31.0 11.7 79.3
2010 381 30.8 12.3 n/a
2011 371 33.0 11.2 81.1
2012 383 30.0 12.7 80.2
2013 389 27.0 14.4 84.3
2014 411 30.0 13.6 78.3
2015 422 33.0 12.7 82.7
2016 423 34.0 12.4 85.1
2017 440 35.0 12.5 83.2
2018 457 37.0 12.3 86.9
2019 466 37.0 12.5 84.5
2020 451 37.0 12.1 84.5
2021 425 37.8 11.2 81.4
2022 421 35.0 12.0 77.7
2023 430 35.8 12.0 84.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely Immunized
201599.8%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ps 128 Bensonhurst

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,192 (7.5%) $14,753 (92.5%) $15,945
2020 $773 (4.7%) $15,822 (95.3%) $16,595
2021 $1,921 (10.2%) $16,940 (89.8%) $18,861
2022 $1,869 (9.3%) $18,145 (90.7%) $20,014
2023 $1,767 (8.4%) $19,194 (91.6%) $20,961

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ps 128 Bensonhurst

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1507th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 1737th of 2439 Elementary schools
 8.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ps 128 Bensonhurst)3836.5
 1.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #21)5546.6
 8.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Ps 128 Bensonhurst)4837.5
 10.5%
   3rd Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #21)6056.7
 3.3%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ps 128 Bensonhurst)3727.6
 9.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #21)5450.7
 3.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Ps 128 Bensonhurst)4037.5
 2.5%
   4th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #21)5655.9
 0.1%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ps 128 Bensonhurst)4139.1
 1.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #21)4451.5
 7.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Ps 128 Bensonhurst)4547.1
 2.1%
   5th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #21)5455.6
 1.5%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students466430
 7.7%
African American56
 20%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian124130
 4.8%
Hispanic9991
 8.1%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White233196
 15.9%
Two or More Races24
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients84.5%84.4%
 0.1%


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Ps 128 Bensonhurst ranks 1737th of 2439 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 430 students attended Ps 128 Bensonhurst.

Students at Ps 128 Bensonhurst are 46% White, 30% Asian, 21% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Students who attend Ps 128 Bensonhurst usually go on to attend:

Middle : Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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