About This School
PS 121 Nelson A Rockefeller School is located in Brooklyn, NY and is one of 41 schools in New York City Geographic District #21. It is a public school that serves 250 students in grades PK, K-8.
PS 121 Nelson A Rockefeller School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of New York in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See PS 121 Nelson A Rockefeller School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, PS 121 Nelson A Rockefeller School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about PS 121 Nelson A Rockefeller School's students and teachers. more
PS 121 Nelson A Rockefeller School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of New York in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See PS 121 Nelson A Rockefeller School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, PS 121 Nelson A Rockefeller School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about PS 121 Nelson A Rockefeller School's students and teachers. more
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For New York, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 New York State Assessments Results and New York State Regents Exams Results for all subjects tested.
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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Barkai Yeshivah 0.2 miles | n/a | |
| Yeshiva CH San Sofer School 0.2 miles | n/a | |
| Talmud Torah Imrei Chaim School 0.3 miles | n/a | |
| The Cheder School 0.3 miles | n/a | |
| Yeshiva Yagdil Torah School 0.3 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades PK, K-8
- New York City Geographic District #21
Made AYP
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see 2011 test scores
Contact
PS 121 Nelson A Rockefeller School5301 20TH Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11204
(718) 377-8845
Nearby Cities
Test Scores
About the NYSA
What is it?
The New York State Assessments are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The tests are also used to evaluate schools and determine each school's accountability status.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in English language arts and math, in grades 4 and 8 in science, and in grades 5 and 8 in social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a score of level 1 through level 4. The goal is for 90% of students to score at or above level 3, the level of proficiency.
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TestRating
7 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For New York, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 New York State Assessments Results and New York State Regents Exams Results for all subjects tested.
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Students
Enrollment (2010)
Total: 250
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Student Economic Level (2009)
In 2009, PS 121 Nelson A Rockefeller School had 86% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. New York had 45% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
Hispanic
44%
White
38%
Asian/Pacific Islander
14%
Black
3%
13:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, PS 121 Nelson A Rockefeller School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
PS 121 Nelson A Rockefeller School
5
Amazing school! Probably the best public school in brooklyn. Really glad I'm in this school.
Submitted by a Current Student on Oct 28, 2011
PS 121 Nelson A Rockefeller School
amina: I went to this school it was the best. It had the best teachers and the best students. I really miss it.
Submitted on Mar 28, 2011
PS 121 Nelson A Rockefeller School
joann: i went to this school back in the early 60's and i loved it i miss brooklyn i now live in what used to be the burbs i lived 22 blocks away from school on 54th it was a great time and place
Submitted by a Former Student on Jan 6, 2011
PS 121 Nelson A Rockefeller School
SARA DAWOUD: THE BEST SCHOOL I EVER SEEN GREAT TEACHERS , THE BEST PRINCIPLE, A GODD FAMILY ORIENED SCHOOL.
Submitted by a Parent on Sep 17, 2009
PS 121 Nelson A Rockefeller School
this school is the best of the best
Submitted by a Current Student on Mar 28, 2009
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