Serving 573 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 121 Throop ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 573 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 121 Throop's student population of 573 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
573 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 121 Throop ranks within the bottom 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. 121 Throop is 0.66, 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
#3506 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
12%
10%
Hispanic
36%
30%
Black
45%
16%
White
3%
40%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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. 121 Throop's ranking?
P.s. 121 Throop is ranked #3506 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 121 Throop often compared to?
P.s. 121 Throopis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 97 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 121 Throop?
573 students attend P.s. 121 Throop.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of P.s. 121 Throop students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 121 Throop?
P.s. 121 Throop has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 121 Throop offer ?
P.s. 121 Throop offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 121 Throop part of?
P.s. 121 Throop is part of New York City Geographic District #11 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 121 Throop located?
P.s. 121 Throop is located in the Laconia neighborhood of Bronx, NY.
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