Is Ps 172 Beacon School Of Excellence a good school?

Yes! Ps 172 Beacon School Of Excellence is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 87 th of 2445 New York elementary schools.

How many students attend Ps 172 Beacon School Of Excellence?

In the 2023-24 school year, 445 students attended Ps 172 Beacon School Of Excellence.

What is the racial makeup of Ps 172 Beacon School Of Excellence?

Students at Ps 172 Beacon School Of Excellence are 64% Hispanic, 18% White, 8% Asian, 7% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Ps 172 Beacon School Of Excellence

Summary:

Ps 172 Beacon School Of Excellence is an exceptional elementary school located in Brooklyn, New York, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 460 students. This school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in New York state, maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and significantly outperforming the New York City Geographic District #15 and the state in proficiency rates for English Language Arts and Math.

Ps 172 Beacon School Of Excellence's academic performance is truly remarkable, with 93.75% of 3rd graders, 100% of 4th graders, and 87.1% of 5th graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to just 60.79% and 42.6% for the district and state, respectively. In Math, the school had 100% of 3rd and 4th graders, and 96.77% of 5th graders proficient or better, far exceeding the district and state averages of 68.58% and 53.93%. The school's exceptional performance extends across diverse student subgroups, including female, male, Hispanic, and white students, as well as students with special needs and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Hellenic Classical Charter School and Sunset Park Avenues Elementary School, Ps 172 Beacon School Of Excellence stands out as a clear academic leader. The school's higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio may contribute to its exceptional outcomes, providing students with a more personalized educational experience. Ps 172 Beacon School Of Excellence's consistent high rankings, exceptional proficiency rates, and effective resource allocation make it a standout educational institution in the New York City area.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

825 4th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11232

(718) 965-4200

District: New York City Geographic District #15

SchoolDigger Rank:
87^th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $24,034

Student/teacher ratio: 10.8

Number of students: 445

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

64.3%

White:

17.8%

Asian:

8.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 78%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ps 172 Beacon School Of Excellence ranks better than 96.4% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 3^rd among 26 ranked elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #15. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.06. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (64.3%), White (17.8%), Asian (8.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 78% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ps 172 Beacon School Of Excellence is 10.8, which is the 10^th best among 26 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #15. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ps 172 Beacon School Of Excellence is $24,034, which is the 8^th highest among 26 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #15.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ps 172 Beacon School Of Excellence:

SchoolDigger ranks Ps 172 Beacon School Of Excellence 87^th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Ps 172 Beacon School Of Excellence in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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New York City Geographic District #15:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #15 394^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ps 172 Beacon School Of Excellence

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Rank History for all students at Ps 172 Beacon School Of Excellence

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2006	84.91	129^th	2206	94.2%
2007	84.72	135^th	2219	93.9%
2008	87.07	34^th	2227	98.5%
2009	85.96	32^nd	2257	98.6%
2010	93.95	3^rd	2263	99.9%
2011	93.92	13^th	2286	99.4%
2012	94.09	8^th	2320	99.7%
2013	96.20	12^th	2325	99.5%
2014	97.14	7^th	2345	99.7%
2015	97.11	5^th	2352	99.8%
2016	96.84	9^th	2366	99.6%
2017	96.81	12^th	2386	99.5%
2018	96.83	12^th	2395	99.5%
2019	97.69	36^th	2413	98.5%
2021	95.33	15^th	2201	99.3%
2022	98.17	7^th	2434	99.7%
2023	97.75	18^th	2439	99.3%
2024	95.06	87^th	2445	96.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Ps 172 Beacon School Of Excellence

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	98.16	17^th	1941	99.1%
2019	99.88	15^th	1859	99.2%
2023	99.89	4^th	2016	99.8%
2024	99.75	6^th	2110	99.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ps 172 Beacon School Of Excellence

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	97.99	14^th	2045	99.3%
2019	99.17	32^nd	2032	98.4%
2022	99.02	8^th	2099	99.6%
2023	99.33	6^th	2041	99.7%
2024	95.40	75^th	2078	96.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Ps 172 Beacon School Of Excellence

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	96.51	5^th	2338	99.8%
2019	97.15	35^th	2357	98.5%
2022	97.81	6^th	2401	99.8%
2023	96.87	29^th	2403	98.8%
2024	91.75	148^th	2413	93.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Ps 172 Beacon School Of Excellence

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	96.36	18^th	2340	99.2%
2019	97.32	37^th	2358	98.4%
2022	97.82	8^th	2400	99.7%
2023	97.31	20^th	2400	99.2%
2024	96.42	39^th	2411	98.4%

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Rank History for Asian students at Ps 172 Beacon School Of Excellence

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	88.89	16^th	671	97.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ps 172 Beacon School Of Excellence

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	97.61	8^th	1392	99.4%
2019	98.83	18^th	1315	98.6%
2022	99.08	5^th	1503	99.7%
2023	98.96	2^nd	1429	99.9%
2024	95.76	57^th	1531	96.3%

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Rank History for White students at Ps 172 Beacon School Of Excellence

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	94.88	4^th	1408	99.7%
2019	93.45	36^th	1338	97.3%
2022	97.86	1^st	1399	99.9%
2023	94.45	20^th	1337	98.5%
2024	96.18	19^th	1392	98.6%

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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.

Data source: NY State Education Department

Review counts

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Reviews:

by a parent
Thursday, April 30, 2009

I graduated from PS 172 ninteen years ago, and now my daughter goes there. I love, love, love this school. I'm hoping to teach there one day. The faculty is amazing. And the principal I had when I was young, still works there and I have never seen anyone more dedicated to the welfare of his students. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Ps 172 Beacon School Of Excellence

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	128	14	22	490	0	n/a	n/a	654
1990	114	19	22	520	0	n/a	n/a	675
1991	129	13	21	506	1	n/a	n/a	670
1992	120	9	30	537	4	n/a	n/a	700
1993	104	12	33	558	3	n/a	n/a	710
1994	88	10	44	551	5	n/a	n/a	698
1995	86	21	45	526	6	n/a	n/a	684
1996	86	21	45	526	6	n/a	n/a	684
1997	89	23	49	519	3	n/a	n/a	683
1998	85	27	38	475	4	n/a	n/a	629
1999	87	16	28	443	0	n/a	n/a	574
2000	85	15	24	452	0	n/a	n/a	576
2001	82	12	21	438	0	n/a	n/a	553
2002	83	13	16	420	1	n/a	n/a	533
2003	83	13	16	420	1	n/a	n/a	533
2004	79	10	15	417	1	n/a	n/a	522
2005	77	13	17	413	1	n/a	n/a	521
2006	74	14	20	452	1	n/a	n/a	561
2007	80	16	14	437	1	n/a	n/a	548
2008	65	14	14	447	2	n/a	n/a	542
2009	63	15	16	477	2	n/a	n/a	573
2010	74	12	16	482	3	n/a	n/a	587
2011	78	15	15	489	2	0	0	599
2012	74	21	18	472	1	1	0	587
2013	72	22	23	499	1	1	0	618
2014	73	25	28	483	1	0	0	610
2015	73	23	37	462	2	0	0	597
2016	75	22	37	454	1	0	0	589
2017	74	22	42	449	4	0	3	594
2018	76	19	38	450	4	0	3	590
2019	86	22	45	426	1	0	3	583
2020	86	24	50	412	2	0	5	579
2021	85	21	54	394	4	0	7	565
2022	85	26	51	348	4	0	9	523
2023	81	22	47	301	3	0	6	460
2024	79	30	37	286	2	0	11	445

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 172 Beacon School Of Excellence

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	654	34.9	18.7	n/a
1990	675	37.9	17.8	n/a
1991	670	37.9	17.6	n/a
1992	700	33.9	20.6	n/a
1993	710	35.0	20.3	n/a
1994	698	37.0	18.9	n/a
1995	684	36.0	19.0	n/a
1996	684	36.0	19.0	n/a
1997	683	36.0	19.0	94.9
1998	629	35.0	18.0	94.9
1999	574	32.5	17.7	91.1
2000	576	34.0	16.9	90.6
2001	553	35.9	15.4	92.2
2002	533	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	533	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	522	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	521	n/a	n/a	0
2006	561	37.0	15.2	88.6
2007	548	43.0	12.7	90.7
2008	542	45.7	11.9	88.4
2009	573	48.5	11.8	86.9
2010	587	49.1	11.9	n/a
2011	599	51.2	11.6	89.3
2012	587	48.0	12.2	89.6
2013	618	45.8	13.4	90.5
2014	610	43.9	13.8	82.1
2015	597	46.0	12.9	87.4
2016	589	50.0	11.7	86.1
2017	594	45.8	12.9	84
2018	590	48.0	12.2	86.6
2019	583	46.0	12.6	83.9
2020	579	45.0	12.8	80
2021	565	47.0	12.0	79.1
2022	523	48.0	10.8	77.1
2023	460	43.0	10.6	80.4
2024	445	41.0	10.8	78

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 172 Beacon School Of Excellence

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	654	34.9	18.7	n/a
1990	675	37.9	17.8	n/a
1991	670	37.9	17.6	n/a
1992	700	33.9	20.6	n/a
1993	710	35.0	20.3	n/a
1994	698	37.0	18.9	n/a
1995	684	36.0	19.0	n/a
1996	684	36.0	19.0	n/a
1997	683	36.0	19.0	94.9
1998	629	35.0	18.0	94.9
1999	574	32.5	17.7	91.1
2000	576	34.0	16.9	90.6
2001	553	35.9	15.4	92.2
2002	533	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	533	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	522	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	521	n/a	n/a	0
2006	561	37.0	15.2	88.6
2007	548	43.0	12.7	90.7
2008	542	45.7	11.9	88.4
2009	573	48.5	11.8	86.9
2010	587	49.1	11.9	n/a
2011	599	51.2	11.6	89.3
2012	587	48.0	12.2	89.6
2013	618	45.8	13.4	90.5
2014	610	43.9	13.8	82.1
2015	597	46.0	12.9	87.4
2016	589	50.0	11.7	86.1
2017	594	45.8	12.9	84
2018	590	48.0	12.2	86.6
2019	583	46.0	12.6	83.9
2020	579	45.0	12.8	80
2021	565	47.0	12.0	79.1
2022	523	48.0	10.8	77.1
2023	460	43.0	10.6	80.4
2024	445	41.0	10.8	78

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.

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