Ps 121 Nelson A Rockefeller School in Brooklyn, NY
(PK-08 • Public • Regular School)
City-data.com school rating (using weighted test average as compared to other schools in New York) from 0 (worst) to 100 (best) is 61
- Address
- 5301 20TH AVE
Brooklyn, NY 11204
- Telephone
- (718) 377-8845
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- City-data.com school rating
- 61
- Students
- 346
- Classroom Teachers (FTE)
- 47.5
- National School Lunch
Program (NSLP) Status - No
- Free lunch eligible students
- 196
- School district
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #21
- Charter school
- No
- Shared Time Indicator
- No
- Adult education offered
- No
Ratings
This school rating compared to other nearby schools ratings:
PS 134 (0.7 miles): | 92 |
PS 205 CLARION (0.7 miles): | 78 |
SEEALL ACADEMY (THE) (0.6 miles): | 74 |
PS 226 ALFRED DE B MASON (0.5 miles): | 66 |
PS 48 MAPLETON (0.5 miles): | 64 |
Ps 121 Nelson A Rockefeller School: | 61 |
JHS 223 MONTAUK (THE) (0.8 miles): | 58 |
PS 192 MAGNET SCHOOL FOR MATH AND SCIENCE INQUIRY (0.4 miles): | 44 |
FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL (0.2 miles): | 39 |
Ps 121 Nelson A Rockefeller School rating compared to average state, county and city schools ratings:
New York: | 50 |
Kings County: | 40 |
Brooklyn: | 40 |
Ps 121 Nelson A Rockefeller: | 61 |
Students & Teachers
Total enrollment:
Enrollment in 2016: 346
Enrollment in 2015: 371
Enrollment in 2014: 373
Enrollment in 2013: 352
Enrollment in 2012: 319
Enrollment in 2011: 273
Enrollment in 2010: 250
Enrollment in 2009: 256
Enrollment in 2008: 255
Enrollment in 2007: 262
Enrollment in 2006: 274
Enrollment in 2015: 371
Enrollment in 2014: 373
Enrollment in 2013: 352
Enrollment in 2012: 319
Enrollment in 2011: 273
Enrollment in 2010: 250
Enrollment in 2009: 256
Enrollment in 2008: 255
Enrollment in 2007: 262
Enrollment in 2006: 274
Enrollment by grade, gender and race:
(Note: Details may not add to totals. School year: 2015-2016)
Grade | PK | KG | G01 | G02 | G03 | G04 | G05 | G06 | G07 | G08 | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All students | 17 | 38 | 43 | 43 | 31 | 44 | 45 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 346 |
Female students | 6 | 17 | 23 | 14 | 17 | 21 | 25 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 170 |
Male students | 11 | 21 | 20 | 29 | 14 | 23 | 20 | 11 | 15 | 12 | 176 |
American Indian/Alaska Native students | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 |
Asian students | 5 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 59 |
Hispanic students | 6 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 21 | 20 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 148 |
Black students | - | - | 2 | 3 | - | 3 | 1 | - | - | 2 | 11 |
White students | 6 | 11 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 123 |
Two or More Races students | - | 2 | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 4 |
Enrollment by grade:
Pre-Kindergarten enrollment: 17
Kindergarten enrollment: 38
1st grade enrollment: 43
2nd grade enrollment: 43
3rd grade enrollment: 31
4th grade enrollment: 44
5th grade enrollment: 45
6th grade enrollment: 26
7th grade enrollment: 29
8th grade enrollment: 30
Kindergarten enrollment: 38
1st grade enrollment: 43
2nd grade enrollment: 43
3rd grade enrollment: 31
4th grade enrollment: 44
5th grade enrollment: 45
6th grade enrollment: 26
7th grade enrollment: 29
8th grade enrollment: 30
Ps 121 Nelson A Rockefeller School - Historical enrollment by grade
Enrollment by gender:
(State average from 6,131 schools)
Female enrollment: 170 (49.1%)
Here: | 49.1% |
State: | 51.1% |
Male enrollment: 176 (50.9%)
Here: | 50.9% |
State: | 47.5% |
Ps 121 Nelson A Rockefeller School - Historical enrollment by gender
Enrollment by race/ethnicity:
(State average from 1,352 schools)
American Indian/Alaska Native enrollment: 1 (0.3%)
School: | 0.3% |
State: | 0.2% |
Asian enrollment: 59 (17.1%)
School: | 17.1% |
New York: | 4.6% |
Hispanic enrollment: 148 (42.8%)
Ps 121 Nelson A Rockefeller School: | 42.8% |
New York: | 9.2% |
Black enrollment: 11 (3.2%)
School: | 3.2% |
New York: | 12.0% |
White enrollment: 123 (35.5%)
Ps 121 Nelson A Rockefeller School: | 35.5% |
State: | 55.1% |
Two or More Races enrollment: 4 (1.2%)
Here: | 1.2% |
State: | 2.9% |
Ps 121 Nelson A Rockefeller School - Historical enrollment by race/ethnicity
Lunch Program Eligibility:
(State average from 4,921 schools)
Free/reduced-price lunch eligible students: 196 (56.6%)
School: | 56.6% |
State: | 52.7% |
Free lunch eligible students: 196 (56.6%)
Here: | 56.6% |
New York: | 45.4% |
Reduced-price lunch eligible students: 0 (0.0%)
School: | 0.0% |
State: | 4.8% |
Ps 121 Nelson A Rockefeller School - Lunch Program Eligibility
Average Class Size:
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Average Class Size:
- Common Branch: 21
- Grade 8 English: 29
- Grade 8 Mathematics: 15
- Grade 8 Science: 12
- Grade 8 Social Studies: 29
Teachers and support:
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Classroom Teachers (FTE): 47.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Number of individuals teaching out of certification: 3
Number of teachers with fewer than three years of teaching experience: 9
Number of teachers with Master's Degree plus 30 hours or doctorate: 23
Total number of classes taught: 199
Number of classes taught by teachers without appropriate certification: 19
Number of full-time principals: 1
Number of full-time assistant principals: 1
Number of full-time professional staff other than teachers, principals, and asst principals: 9
Number of part-time professional staff other than teachers, principals, and asst principals: 1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Ps 121 Nelson A Rockefeller School: | 7.3 |
State: | 14.0 |
Number of teachers with fewer than three years of teaching experience: 9
Number of teachers with Master's Degree plus 30 hours or doctorate: 23
Total number of classes taught: 199
Number of classes taught by teachers without appropriate certification: 19
Number of full-time principals: 1
Number of full-time assistant principals: 1
Number of full-time professional staff other than teachers, principals, and asst principals: 9
Number of part-time professional staff other than teachers, principals, and asst principals: 1
Ps 121 Nelson A Rockefeller School - Teachers (FTE) and pupil/teacher ratio
Statewide Student Assessments
Grades 3-8 New York State Testing Program Assessments:
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(State average from 2,439 schools)
The grades 3-8 English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics assessments measure the higher learning standards that were adopted by the State Board of Regents in 2010, which more accurately reflect students' progress toward college and career readiness.
3rd Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 32
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 313
Students scoring at Level 1: 22%
Students scoring at Level 2: 41%
Students scoring at Level 3: 31%
Students scoring at Level 4: 6%
Math students tested with valid scores: 35
Computed mean of student Math scores: 323
Students scoring at Level 1: 9%
Students scoring at Level 2: 34%
Students scoring at Level 3: 23%
Students scoring at Level 4: 34%
4th Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 26
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 313
Students scoring at Level 1: 19%
Students scoring at Level 2: 38%
Students scoring at Level 3: 23%
Students scoring at Level 4: 19%
Math students tested with valid scores: 29
Computed mean of student Math scores: 305
Students scoring at Level 1: 28%
Students scoring at Level 2: 28%
Students scoring at Level 3: 28%
Students scoring at Level 4: 17%
Science students tested with valid scores: 30
Computed mean of student Science scores: 79
Students scoring at Level 1: 3%
Students scoring at Level 2: 10%
Students scoring at Level 3: 47%
Students scoring at Level 4: 40%
5th Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 38
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 302
Students scoring at Level 1: 29%
Students scoring at Level 2: 39%
Students scoring at Level 3: 24%
Students scoring at Level 4: 8%
Math students tested with valid scores: 41
Computed mean of student Math scores: 307
Students scoring at Level 1: 34%
Students scoring at Level 2: 29%
Students scoring at Level 3: 29%
Students scoring at Level 4: 7%
6th Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 31
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 305
Students scoring at Level 1: 26%
Students scoring at Level 2: 35%
Students scoring at Level 3: 19%
Students scoring at Level 4: 19%
Math students tested with valid scores: 34
Computed mean of student Math scores: 319
Students scoring at Level 1: 21%
Students scoring at Level 2: 24%
Students scoring at Level 3: 24%
Students scoring at Level 4: 32%
7th Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 23
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 323
Students scoring at Level 1: 4%
Students scoring at Level 2: 30%
Students scoring at Level 3: 48%
Students scoring at Level 4: 17%
Math students tested with valid scores: 25
Computed mean of student Math scores: 319
Students scoring at Level 1: 8%
Students scoring at Level 2: 36%
Students scoring at Level 3: 52%
Students scoring at Level 4: 4%
8th Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 23
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 318
Students scoring at Level 1: 4%
Students scoring at Level 2: 43%
Students scoring at Level 3: 39%
Students scoring at Level 4: 13%
Math students tested with valid scores: 14
Computed mean of student Math scores: 289
Students scoring at Level 1: 43%
Students scoring at Level 2: 43%
Students scoring at Level 3: 14%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%
Science students tested with valid scores: 14
Computed mean of student Science scores: 54
Students scoring at Level 1: 7%
Students scoring at Level 2: 71%
Students scoring at Level 3: 21%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%
- All313
- Males312
- Females315
- Hispanic311
- White310
- IDEA291
ELA Mean Score (3rd Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 313
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 37% |
New York: | 43% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 22%
Students scoring at Level 2: 41%
Students scoring at Level 3: 31%
Students scoring at Level 4: 6%
- All323
- Males328
- Females313
- Hispanic318
- White321
- IDEA312
MATH Mean Score (3rd Grade)
Computed mean of student Math scores: 323
Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 57% |
State: | 49% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 9%
Students scoring at Level 2: 34%
Students scoring at Level 3: 23%
Students scoring at Level 4: 34%
4th Grade:
- All313
- Males313
- Females313
- White320
ELA Mean Score (4th Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 313
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 42% |
New York: | 41% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 19%
Students scoring at Level 2: 38%
Students scoring at Level 3: 23%
Students scoring at Level 4: 19%
- All305
- Males313
- Females301
- Hispanic283
- Asian315
- White316
MATH Mean Score (4th Grade)
Computed mean of student Math scores: 305
Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 45% |
State: | 43% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 28%
Students scoring at Level 2: 28%
Students scoring at Level 3: 28%
Students scoring at Level 4: 17%
- All79
- Males79
- Females79
- Hispanic72
- Asian74
- White86
SCI Mean Score (4th Grade)
Computed mean of student Science scores: 79
Science Students scoring proficient and above: | 87% |
State: | 87% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 3%
Students scoring at Level 2: 10%
Students scoring at Level 3: 47%
Students scoring at Level 4: 40%
5th Grade:
- All302
- Males295
- Females309
- Hispanic291
- White317
- IDEA280
ELA Mean Score (5th Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 302
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 32% |
State: | 35% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 29%
Students scoring at Level 2: 39%
Students scoring at Level 3: 24%
Students scoring at Level 4: 8%
- All307
- Males312
- Females302
- Hispanic297
- White323
- IDEA294
MATH Mean Score (5th Grade)
Computed mean of student Math scores: 307
Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 36% |
New York: | 43% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 34%
Students scoring at Level 2: 29%
Students scoring at Level 3: 29%
Students scoring at Level 4: 7%
6th Grade:
- All305
- Males288
- Females321
- Hispanic299
- Asian306
- White313
- IDEA266
ELA Mean Score (6th Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 305
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 38% |
New York: | 30% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 26%
Students scoring at Level 2: 35%
Students scoring at Level 3: 19%
Students scoring at Level 4: 19%
- All319
- Males308
- Females328
- Hispanic309
- Asian329
- White324
- IDEA290
MATH Mean Score (6th Grade)
Computed mean of student Math scores: 319
Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 56% |
State: | 38% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 21%
Students scoring at Level 2: 24%
Students scoring at Level 3: 24%
Students scoring at Level 4: 32%
7th Grade:
- All323
- Males317
- Females326
- Hispanic320
ELA Mean Score (7th Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 323
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 65% |
State: | 39% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 4%
Students scoring at Level 2: 30%
Students scoring at Level 3: 48%
Students scoring at Level 4: 17%
- All319
- Males317
- Females320
- Hispanic317
- Asian324
- White318
MATH Mean Score (7th Grade)
Computed mean of student Math scores: 319
Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 56% |
New York: | 34% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 8%
Students scoring at Level 2: 36%
Students scoring at Level 3: 52%
Students scoring at Level 4: 4%
8th Grade:
- All318
- Males316
- Females320
- Hispanic314
- Asian318
- White327
- IDEA297
ELA Mean Score (8th Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 318
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 52% |
State: | 43% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 4%
Students scoring at Level 2: 43%
Students scoring at Level 3: 39%
Students scoring at Level 4: 13%
- All289
- Males305
- Females276
- Hispanic284
- IDEA284
MATH Mean Score (8th Grade)
Computed mean of student Math scores: 289
Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 14% |
New York: | 18% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 43%
Students scoring at Level 2: 43%
Students scoring at Level 3: 14%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%
- All54
- Males57
- Females52
- Hispanic52
- IDEA52
SCI Mean Score (8th Grade)
Computed mean of student Science scores: 54
Science Students scoring proficient and above: | 21% |
State: | 57% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 7%
Students scoring at Level 2: 71%
Students scoring at Level 3: 21%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%
Regents Examination:
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(State average from 2,072 schools)
Regents Examinations are achievement tests that are aligned with New York State's Learning Standards. Prepared by teacher examination committees and Department subject and testing specialists, Regents Examinations provide schools with a basis for evaluating the quality of instruction and learning that have taken place. They are used by school personnel to identify major learning goals, offering both teachers and students a guide to important understandings, skills, and concepts. The examinations also provide students, parents, counselors, administrators, college admissions officers, and employers with objective and easily understood achievement information for use in making sound educational and vocational decisions. Passing scores on the Regents Examinations in English, mathematics, science, and social studies satisfy the State testing requirements for a high school diploma.
Integrated Algebra (Common Core):
Students tested with valid scores: 12
Number of students tested scoring Level 3 (65-78): 4 (33%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 4 (79-84): 6 (50%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 5 (85-100): 2 (17%)
- All100%
- Males99%
- Females100%
- Hispanic100%
Scoring 55 and above
(Integrated Algebra)
Number of students tested scoring Level 3 (65-78): 4 (33%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 4 (79-84): 6 (50%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 5 (85-100): 2 (17%)
Percentage of students scoring 55 and above: | 100% |
New York: | 93% |
The New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test:
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The New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) is designed to annually assess the English proficiency of all English language learners enrolled in Grades K-12 in New York State schools. The exam gives the State and schools important information about the English language development of English language learners (ELLs), and is part of the State's compliance with federal laws that mandate the annual assessing and tracking of English proficiency of English language learners.
Ps 121 Nelson A Rockefeller School - % Scoring at Expanding Level or above in NYSESLAT
Kindergarten:
Students tested with valid scores: 12
Students scoring at Entering Level: 17%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 8%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 42%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 25%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 8%
1st Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 10
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 60%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 40%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 0%
2nd Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 12
Students scoring at Entering Level: 8%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 17%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 58%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 17%
3rd Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 7
Students scoring at Entering Level: 14%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 14%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 43%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 29%
4th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 7
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 43%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 0%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 0%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 57%
5th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 11
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 36%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 0%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 45%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 18%
6th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 7
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 29%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 0%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 71%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 0%
8th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 6
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 33%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 17%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 50%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 0%
Students tested with valid scores: 12
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 33% |
New York: | 64% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 17%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 8%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 42%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 25%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 8%
1st Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 10
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 40% |
New York: | 42% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 60%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 40%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 0%
2nd Grade:
- All75%
- Males80%
- Females71%
Scoring at Expanding Level or above (2nd Grade)
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 75% |
State: | 63% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 8%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 17%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 58%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 17%
3rd Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 7
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 72% |
New York: | 57% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 14%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 14%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 43%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 29%
4th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 7
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 57% |
State: | 60% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 43%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 0%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 0%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 57%
5th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 11
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 63% |
New York: | 58% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 36%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 0%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 45%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 18%
6th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 7
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 71% |
New York: | 61% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 29%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 0%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 71%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 0%
8th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 6
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 50% |
New York: | 67% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 33%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 17%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 50%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 0%
Accountability
Adequate Yearly Progress:
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(State average from 3,754 schools)
Elementary/Middle-Level Science:
Made AYP: Yes
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: Yes
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 56
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 100%
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 176
Safe harbor target: 171
Elementary/Middle-Level Math:
Made AYP: Yes
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: Yes
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 193
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 98%
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 101
Elementary/Middle-Level ELA:
Made AYP: Yes
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: Yes
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 193
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 99%
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 103
Made AYP: Yes
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: Yes
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 56
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 100%
Performance Index (PI): | 171 |
New York: | 174 |
Safe harbor target: 171
Elementary/Middle-Level Math:
- All130
- Males136
- Females124
- Hispanic111
- White142
Elementary/Middle-Level Math - Performance Index (PI)
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: Yes
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 193
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 98%
Performance Index (PI): | 130 |
State: | 114 |
Elementary/Middle-Level ELA:
- All123
- Males107
- Females138
- Hispanic110
- White134
Elementary/Middle-Level ELA - Performance Index (PI)
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: Yes
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 193
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 99%
Performance Index (PI): | 123 |
New York: | 113 |
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