Ps 134

Summary:

PS 134 is an exceptional elementary school located in Brooklyn, New York, serving 493 students in grades K-5. This school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with consistently high academic performance and a strong focus on equity and inclusion.

PS 134 boasts impressive academic achievements, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math that significantly exceed the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 73.85% of 3rd graders, 70.27% of 4th graders, and 64.71% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to just 44.71%, 50.62%, and 48.79% for the New York City Geographic District #22, respectively. The school's performance in Science is also noteworthy, with 44.32% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better, compared to 31.77% for the district and 35% for the state.

What sets PS 134 apart is its ability to deliver exceptional academic outcomes despite having a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. The school ranks in the top 5% of New York elementary schools for low-socioeconomic status students, and its strong performance across various student subgroups, including English Language Learners and students with special needs, suggests a focus on equity and inclusion. This is further supported by the school's high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to its exceptional academic results. When compared to nearby schools in the same district, such as PS 179 Kensington and PS 121 Nelson A Rockefeller, PS 134 significantly outperforms its peers, making it a standout school within its local educational landscape.


Detail:

Public K-5

 4001 18th Ave
       Brooklyn, NY  11218-5707


(718) 436-7200

District: New York City Geographic District #22

SchoolDigger Rank:
252nd of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,831 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  519

Racial breakdown:

White:
42.8%
Asian:
42.6%
Hispanic:
7.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ps 134 ranks better than 89.7% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 2nd among 26 ranked elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #22. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.9. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (42.8%), Asian (42.6%), Hispanic (7.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ps 134 is 12.7, which is the 13th best among 26 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #22. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ps 134 is $18,831. 16 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #22 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ps 134:

SchoolDigger ranks Ps 134 252nd of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Ps 134 in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #22:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #22 468th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ps 134

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Rank History for all students at Ps 134

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 57.60 1156th 2206 47.6%
2007 61.85 1028th 2219 53.7%
2008 65.60 900th 2227 59.6%
2009 74.68 525th 2257 76.7%
2010 76.85 458th 2263 79.8%
2011 83.28 279th 2286 87.8%
2012 73.84 587th 2320 74.7%
2013 75.37 476th 2325 79.5%
2014 81.20 344th 2345 85.3%
2015 75.16 528th 2352 77.6%
2016 80.70 375th 2366 84.2%
2017 87.86 197th 2386 91.7%
2018 90.95 127th 2395 94.7%
2019 94.70 87th 2413 96.4%
2021 94.14 29th 2201 98.7%
2022 92.69 130th 2434 94.7%
2023 93.46 137th 2439 94.4%
2024 87.90 252nd 2445 89.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ps 134

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.44 34th 938 96.4%
2019 78.27 70th 860 91.9%
2022 91.81 48th 1027 95.3%
2023 78.96 100th 1001 90.0%
2024 85.08 54th 1066 94.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ps 134

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.40 116th 1941 94.0%
2019 96.91 48th 1859 97.4%
2022 95.89 38th 2031 98.1%
2023 98.34 22nd 2016 98.9%
2024 91.48 93rd 2110 95.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ps 134

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.53 53rd 2045 97.4%
2019 97.81 47th 2032 97.7%
2022 97.00 38th 2099 98.2%
2023 97.81 36th 2041 98.2%
2024 92.90 101st 2078 95.1%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Ps 134

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.16 30th 730 95.9%
2019 99.41 3rd 570 99.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Ps 134

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.90 123rd 2338 94.7%
2019 93.74 88th 2357 96.3%
2022 90.10 158th 2401 93.4%
2023 93.38 116th 2403 95.2%
2024 84.85 297th 2413 87.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Ps 134

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.35 146th 2340 93.8%
2019 94.07 94th 2358 96.0%
2022 92.91 98th 2400 95.9%
2023 91.58 158th 2400 93.4%
2024 88.15 215th 2411 91.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Ps 134

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.88 111th 601 81.5%
2019 73.80 125th 548 77.2%
2022 74.39 150th 671 77.6%
2023 74.47 144th 605 76.2%
2024 69.57 202nd 662 69.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ps 134

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.54 179th 1392 87.1%
2019 94.08 51st 1315 96.1%
2022 89.02 97th 1503 93.5%
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Rank History for White students at Ps 134

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.26 224th 1408 84.1%
2019 88.60 102nd 1338 92.4%
2022 81.92 180th 1399 87.1%
2023 81.93 201st 1337 85.0%
2024 67.82 405th 1392 70.9%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: NY State Education Department

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, December 21, 2020

Open Quote Great neighborhood school! Well run, amazing teachers and staff! Close Quote


by a student
Monday, May 2, 2016

Open Quote I graduated from P.S.134 5 years ago, although it is a uniform school it is a wonderful school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Ps 134

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 12 380 19 162 1 n/a n/a 0 574
2001 11 375 21 147 1 n/a n/a 0 555
2002 15 281 24 140 1 n/a n/a 0 461
2003 15 281 24 140 1 n/a n/a 0 461
2004 19 275 33 143 1 n/a n/a 0 471
2005 28 253 42 148 1 n/a n/a 0 472
2006 33 228 45 141 2 n/a n/a 0 449
2007 26 209 46 142 1 n/a n/a 0 424
2008 51 185 59 129 1 n/a n/a 0 425
2009 56 177 76 118 0 n/a n/a 0 427
2010 89 153 109 120 0 n/a n/a 0 471
2011 95 153 115 134 0 0 0 0 497
2012 117 122 133 111 0 0 0 0 483
2013 146 102 161 99 0 0 1 0 509
2014 161 85 190 98 0 0 0 0 534
2015 181 66 239 89 5 0 1 0 581
2016 198 48 223 70 5 0 2 0 546
2017 215 39 233 62 7 1 3 0 560
2018 213 32 246 62 9 2 2 0 566
2019 233 21 271 48 7 2 2 0 584
2020 250 19 277 48 8 4 3 0 609
2021 236 18 261 47 7 3 4 0 576
2022 225 12 223 38 8 2 5 0 513
2023 210 17 215 33 9 1 8 0 493
2024 222 20 221 38 9 1 8 0 519

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 134

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 574 37.5 15.3 95.8
2001 555 38.0 14.6 92.8
2002 461 n/a n/a n/a
2003 461 n/a n/a n/a
2004 471 n/a n/a n/a
2005 472 37.8 12.5 0
2006 449 36.0 12.5 96.2
2007 424 38.0 11.2 n/a
2008 425 43.0 9.9 96.5
2009 427 43.0 9.9 95.6
2010 471 44.0 10.7 n/a
2011 497 43.5 11.4 79.3
2012 483 38.0 12.7 79.7
2013 509 38.0 13.3 80
2014 534 39.0 13.6 94.8
2015 581 41.0 14.1 70.9
2016 546 43.0 12.6 70.3
2017 560 43.1 12.9 65.2
2018 566 46.0 12.2 78.6
2019 584 47.0 12.4 88.4
2020 609 41.0 14.8 85.2
2021 576 44.0 13.0 85.9
2022 513 43.8 11.7 85.6
2023 493 40.0 12.3 89.5
2024 519 40.6 12.7 90

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 134

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 574 37.5 15.3 95.8
2001 555 38.0 14.6 92.8
2002 461 n/a n/a n/a
2003 461 n/a n/a n/a
2004 471 n/a n/a n/a
2005 472 37.8 12.5 0
2006 449 36.0 12.5 96.2
2007 424 38.0 11.2 n/a
2008 425 43.0 9.9 96.5
2009 427 43.0 9.9 95.6
2010 471 44.0 10.7 n/a
2011 497 43.5 11.4 79.3
2012 483 38.0 12.7 79.7
2013 509 38.0 13.3 80
2014 534 39.0 13.6 94.8
2015 581 41.0 14.1 70.9
2016 546 43.0 12.6 70.3
2017 560 43.1 12.9 65.2
2018 566 46.0 12.2 78.6
2019 584 47.0 12.4 88.4
2020 609 41.0 14.8 85.2
2021 576 44.0 13.0 85.9
2022 513 43.8 11.7 85.6
2023 493 40.0 12.3 89.5
2024 519 40.6 12.7 90

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ps 134

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,304 (8.9%) $13,415 (91.1%) $14,719
2020 $1,101 (7.6%) $13,316 (92.4%) $14,417
2021 $1,690 (10.5%) $14,410 (89.5%) $16,101
2022 $3,162 (15.9%) $16,764 (84.1%) $19,926
2023 $2,129 (11.3%) $16,703 (88.7%) $18,831

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ps 134

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 87th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 137th of 2439 Elementary schools
 2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ps 134)8880
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #22)5648.6
 7.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Ps 134)8493.6
 9.6%
   3rd Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #22)5856.4
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ps 134)7983.9
 4.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #22)5356.4
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Ps 134)8685
 1.1%
   4th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #22)5457.9
 3.9%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ps 134)7266.7
 5.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #22)4153
 12%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Ps 134)8585.1
 0.1%
   5th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #22)5054.8
 4.8%
   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 Students584493
 15.6%
African American2117
 19%
American Indian79
 28.6%
Asian271215
 20.7%
Hispanic4833
 31.3%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White233210
 9.9%
Two or More Races28
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88.4%89.5%
 1.1%


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Ps 134 ranks 252nd of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Ps 134 are 43% White, 43% Asian, 7% Hispanic, 4% African American, 2% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 519 students attended Ps 134.


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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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