Ps 321 William Penn School in Brooklyn, NY
(KG-05 • 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 98
- Address
- 180 7TH AVE
Brooklyn, NY 11215
- Telephone
- (718) 499-2412
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- City-data.com school rating
- 98
- Students
- 1,465
- Classroom Teachers (FTE)
- 87.9
- National School Lunch
Program (NSLP) Status - No
- Free lunch eligible students
- 93
- Reduced-price lunch
eligible students - 15
- School district
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #15
- Charter school
- No
- Shared Time Indicator
- No
- Adult education offered
- No
Ratings
This school rating compared to other nearby schools ratings:
MAURICE SENDAK COMMUNITY SCHOOL (THE) (0.2 miles): | 99 |
Ps 321 William Penn School: | 98 |
PS 39 HENRY BRISTOW (0.3 miles): | 97 |
MS 51 WILLIAM ALEXANDER (0.3 miles): | 97 |
PS 133 WILLIAM A BUTLER (0.6 miles): | 66 |
JOHN JAY SCHOOL FOR LAW (0.2 miles): | 50 |
PS 282 PARK SLOPE (0.3 miles): | 50 |
PARK SLOPE COLLEGIATE (0.2 miles): | 45 |
SECONDARY SCHOOL FOR JOURNALISM (0.2 miles): | 24 |
Ps 321 William Penn School rating compared to average state, county and city schools ratings:
New York: | 50 |
Kings County: | 40 |
Brooklyn: | 40 |
Ps 321 William Penn School: | 98 |
Students & Teachers
Total enrollment:
Enrollment in 2016: 1,465
Enrollment in 2015: 1,471
Enrollment in 2014: 1,484
Enrollment in 2013: 1,457
Enrollment in 2012: 1,402
Enrollment in 2011: 1,376
Enrollment in 2010: 1,325
Enrollment in 2009: 1,297
Enrollment in 2008: 1,276
Enrollment in 2007: 1,263
Enrollment in 2006: 1,270
Enrollment in 2015: 1,471
Enrollment in 2014: 1,484
Enrollment in 2013: 1,457
Enrollment in 2012: 1,402
Enrollment in 2011: 1,376
Enrollment in 2010: 1,325
Enrollment in 2009: 1,297
Enrollment in 2008: 1,276
Enrollment in 2007: 1,263
Enrollment in 2006: 1,270
Enrollment by grade, gender and race:
(Note: Details may not add to totals. School year: 2015-2016)
Grade | KG | G01 | G02 | G03 | G04 | G05 | UG | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All students | 236 | 257 | 229 | 254 | 254 | 234 | 1 | 1,465 |
Female students | 114 | 127 | 110 | 124 | 127 | 122 | - | 724 |
Male students | 122 | 130 | 119 | 130 | 127 | 112 | 1 | 741 |
American Indian/Alaska Native students | 1 | 1 | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | 5 |
Asian students | 14 | 12 | 10 | 23 | 25 | 12 | - | 96 |
Hispanic students | 15 | 24 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 24 | - | 116 |
Black students | 7 | 5 | 6 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 1 | 64 |
White students | 181 | 198 | 179 | 191 | 189 | 167 | - | 1,105 |
Two or More Races students | 18 | 17 | 19 | 1 | 5 | 19 | - | 79 |
Enrollment by grade:
Kindergarten enrollment: 236
1st grade enrollment: 257
2nd grade enrollment: 229
3rd grade enrollment: 254
4th grade enrollment: 254
5th grade enrollment: 234
Ungraded enrollment: 1
1st grade enrollment: 257
2nd grade enrollment: 229
3rd grade enrollment: 254
4th grade enrollment: 254
5th grade enrollment: 234
Ungraded enrollment: 1
Ps 321 William Penn School - Historical enrollment by grade
Enrollment by gender:
(State average from 6,131 schools)
Female enrollment: 724 (49.4%)
School: | 49.4% |
New York: | 51.1% |
Male enrollment: 741 (50.6%)
Here: | 50.6% |
State: | 47.5% |
Ps 321 William Penn School - Historical enrollment by gender
Enrollment by race/ethnicity:
(State average from 1,352 schools)
American Indian/Alaska Native enrollment: 5 (0.3%)
Here: | 0.3% |
New York: | 0.2% |
Asian enrollment: 96 (6.6%)
School: | 6.6% |
State: | 4.6% |
Hispanic enrollment: 116 (7.9%)
Here: | 7.9% |
New York: | 9.2% |
Black enrollment: 64 (4.4%)
Here: | 4.4% |
State: | 12.0% |
White enrollment: 1,105 (75.4%)
Ps 321 William Penn School: | 75.4% |
New York: | 55.1% |
Two or More Races enrollment: 79 (5.4%)
School: | 5.4% |
New York: | 2.9% |
Ps 321 William Penn School - Historical enrollment by race/ethnicity
Lunch Program Eligibility:
(State average from 4,921 schools)
Free/reduced-price lunch eligible students: 108 (7.4%)
Here: | 7.4% |
New York: | 52.7% |
Free lunch eligible students: 93 (6.3%)
Ps 321 William Penn School: | 6.3% |
New York: | 45.4% |
Reduced-price lunch eligible students: 15 (1.0%)
School: | 1.0% |
New York: | 4.8% |
Ps 321 William Penn School - Lunch Program Eligibility
Average Class Size:
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Average Class Size:
- Common Branch: 29
Teachers and support:
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Classroom Teachers (FTE): 87.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Number of individuals teaching out of certification: 2
Number of teachers with fewer than three years of teaching experience: 6
Number of teachers with Master's Degree plus 30 hours or doctorate: 50
Total number of classes taught: 105
Number of classes taught by teachers without appropriate certification: 2
Number of full-time principals: 1
Number of full-time assistant principals: 3
Number of full-time professional staff other than teachers, principals, and asst principals: 13
Student/Teacher Ratio
Here: | 16.7 |
State: | 14.0 |
Number of teachers with fewer than three years of teaching experience: 6
Number of teachers with Master's Degree plus 30 hours or doctorate: 50
Total number of classes taught: 105
Number of classes taught by teachers without appropriate certification: 2
Number of full-time principals: 1
Number of full-time assistant principals: 3
Number of full-time professional staff other than teachers, principals, and asst principals: 13
Ps 321 William Penn 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: 136
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 331
Students scoring at Level 1: 1%
Students scoring at Level 2: 24%
Students scoring at Level 3: 64%
Students scoring at Level 4: 11%
Math students tested with valid scores: 151
Computed mean of student Math scores: 341
Students scoring at Level 1: 1%
Students scoring at Level 2: 14%
Students scoring at Level 3: 30%
Students scoring at Level 4: 56%
4th Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 145
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 343
Students scoring at Level 1: 1%
Students scoring at Level 2: 8%
Students scoring at Level 3: 34%
Students scoring at Level 4: 57%
Math students tested with valid scores: 154
Computed mean of student Math scores: 347
Students scoring at Level 1: 0%
Students scoring at Level 2: 12%
Students scoring at Level 3: 28%
Students scoring at Level 4: 60%
Science students tested with valid scores: 236
Computed mean of student Science scores: 93
Students scoring at Level 1: 0%
Students scoring at Level 2: 1%
Students scoring at Level 3: 7%
Students scoring at Level 4: 91%
5th Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 151
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 344
Students scoring at Level 1: 3%
Students scoring at Level 2: 12%
Students scoring at Level 3: 34%
Students scoring at Level 4: 51%
Math students tested with valid scores: 161
Computed mean of student Math scores: 346
Students scoring at Level 1: 4%
Students scoring at Level 2: 9%
Students scoring at Level 3: 30%
Students scoring at Level 4: 57%
- All331
- Males328
- Females333
- Hispanic332
- White331
- Multirace326
- IDEA313
ELA Mean Score (3rd Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 331
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 75% |
New York: | 43% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 1%
Students scoring at Level 2: 24%
Students scoring at Level 3: 64%
Students scoring at Level 4: 11%
- All341
- Males344
- Females339
- Hispanic346
- White341
- Multirace338
- IDEA317
MATH Mean Score (3rd Grade)
Computed mean of student Math scores: 341
Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 86% |
State: | 49% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 1%
Students scoring at Level 2: 14%
Students scoring at Level 3: 30%
Students scoring at Level 4: 56%
4th Grade:
- All343
- Males341
- Females346
- Hispanic340
- Asian344
- White344
- IDEA331
ELA Mean Score (4th Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 343
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 91% |
State: | 41% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 1%
Students scoring at Level 2: 8%
Students scoring at Level 3: 34%
Students scoring at Level 4: 57%
- All347
- Males350
- Females345
- Hispanic347
- Asian353
- White348
- IDEA326
MATH Mean Score (4th Grade)
Computed mean of student Math scores: 347
Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 88% |
New York: | 43% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 0%
Students scoring at Level 2: 12%
Students scoring at Level 3: 28%
Students scoring at Level 4: 60%
- All93
- Males93
- Females93
- Hispanic89
- Asian93
- White94
- IDEA85
SCI Mean Score (4th Grade)
Computed mean of student Science scores: 93
Science Students scoring proficient and above: | 98% |
State: | 87% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 0%
Students scoring at Level 2: 1%
Students scoring at Level 3: 7%
Students scoring at Level 4: 91%
5th Grade:
- All344
- Males336
- Females351
- Hispanic339
- Asian349
- White344
- IDEA308
ELA Mean Score (5th Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 344
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 85% |
State: | 35% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 3%
Students scoring at Level 2: 12%
Students scoring at Level 3: 34%
Students scoring at Level 4: 51%
- All346
- Males343
- Females348
- Hispanic328
- Asian349
- White348
- IDEA312
MATH Mean Score (5th Grade)
Computed mean of student Math scores: 346
Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 87% |
State: | 43% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 4%
Students scoring at Level 2: 9%
Students scoring at Level 3: 30%
Students scoring at Level 4: 57%
New York State Alternate Assessment:
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(State average from 48 schools)
New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) is part of the New York State testing program that measures the attainment of the State's learning standards in the areas of English language arts (ELA), mathematics, and science for all students with the most severe disabilities in Grades 3-8 and high school. In the 2015-16 school year, NYSAA began using computer-based testing for the ELA and mathematics components. Beginning with the 2017-18 school year, the NYSAA program will no longer include a Social Studies component. The NYSAA in ELA, mathematics, and science will be assessed using Dynamic Learning Maps alternate assessment.
Grade 4:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 6
Students scoring at Level 1: 0%
Students scoring at Level 2: 0%
Students scoring at Level 3: 17%
Students scoring at Level 4: 83%
Math students tested with valid scores: 6
Students scoring at Level 1: 0%
Students scoring at Level 2: 0%
Students scoring at Level 3: 83%
Students scoring at Level 4: 17%
Science students tested with valid scores: 6
Students scoring at Level 1: 0%
Students scoring at Level 2: 0%
Students scoring at Level 3: 0%
Students scoring at Level 4: 100%
ELA students tested with valid scores: 6
Grade 4 ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 100% |
New York: | 87% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 0%
Students scoring at Level 2: 0%
Students scoring at Level 3: 17%
Students scoring at Level 4: 83%
Math students tested with valid scores: 6
Grade 4 Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 100% |
New York: | 90% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 0%
Students scoring at Level 2: 0%
Students scoring at Level 3: 83%
Students scoring at Level 4: 17%
Science students tested with valid scores: 6
Grade 4 Science Students scoring proficient and above: | 100% |
New York: | 96% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 0%
Students scoring at Level 2: 0%
Students scoring at Level 3: 0%
Students scoring at Level 4: 100%
The New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test:
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(State average from 1,216 schools)
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 321 William Penn School - % Scoring at Expanding Level or above in NYSESLAT
Kindergarten:
Students tested with valid scores: 5
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 20%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 80%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 0%
1st Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 10
Students scoring at Entering Level: 10%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 10%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 70%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 10%
2nd Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 8
Students scoring at Entering Level: 13%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 25%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 0%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 38%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 25%
3rd Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 5
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 20%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 0%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 60%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 20%
4th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 9
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 11%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 33%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 56%
5th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 6
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 17%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 0%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 33%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 50%
Students tested with valid scores: 5
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 80% |
State: | 64% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 20%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 80%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 0%
1st Grade:
- All80%
- Males80%
- Females80%
Scoring at Expanding Level or above (1st Grade)
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 80% |
New York: | 42% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 10%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 10%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 70%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 10%
2nd Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 8
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 63% |
State: | 63% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 13%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 25%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 0%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 38%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 25%
3rd Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 5
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 80% |
State: | 57% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 20%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 0%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 60%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 20%
4th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 9
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 89% |
New York: | 60% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 11%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 33%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 56%
5th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 6
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 83% |
State: | 58% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 17%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 0%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 33%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 50%
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: 245
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 96%
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 182
Elementary/Middle-Level Math:
Made AYP: No
Met the participation criterion: No
Met the performance criterion: Yes
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 1,421
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 64%
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 104
Elementary/Middle-Level ELA:
Made AYP: No
Met the participation criterion: No
Met the performance criterion: Yes
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 1,421
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 62%
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 106
- All198
- Males198
- Females197
- White198
- IDEA189
Elementary/Middle-Level Science - Performance Index (PI)
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: Yes
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 245
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 96%
Performance Index (PI): | 198 |
New York: | 174 |
Elementary/Middle-Level Math:
- All185
- Males187
- Females184
- Hispanic173
- Asian188
- White186
- IDEA137
Elementary/Middle-Level Math - Performance Index (PI)
Met the participation criterion: No
Met the performance criterion: Yes
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 1,421
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 64%
Performance Index (PI): | 185 |
New York: | 114 |
Elementary/Middle-Level ELA:
- All182
- Males181
- Females183
- Hispanic177
- Asian186
- White184
- IDEA147
Elementary/Middle-Level ELA - Performance Index (PI)
Met the participation criterion: No
Met the performance criterion: Yes
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 1,421
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 62%
Performance Index (PI): | 182 |
State: | 113 |
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