Serving 333 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 124 Silas B Dutcher ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 333 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 124 Silas B Dutcher ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
P.s. 124 Silas B Dutcher's student population of 333 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
333 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 124 Silas B Dutcher ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 124 Silas B Dutcher is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1494 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)25-29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
63%
30%
Black
18%
16%
White
11%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 124 Silas B Dutcher's ranking?
P.s. 124 Silas B Dutcher is ranked #1494 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 124 Silas B Dutcher often compared to?
P.s. 124 Silas B Dutcheris often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 107 John W Kimball by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 124 Silas B Dutcher?
333 students attend P.s. 124 Silas B Dutcher.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of P.s. 124 Silas B Dutcher students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 124 Silas B Dutcher?
P.s. 124 Silas B Dutcher has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 124 Silas B Dutcher offer ?
P.s. 124 Silas B Dutcher offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 124 Silas B Dutcher part of?
P.s. 124 Silas B Dutcher is part of New York City Geographic District #15 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 124 Silas B Dutcher located?
P.s. 124 Silas B Dutcher is located in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 13 other public schools located in Park Slope.
School Reviews
5 4/20/2021
A multi lingual, diverse small school. My kids love it the small and im depend nature of this school.
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