Serving 218 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 129 John H Finley 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 218 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 129 John H Finley ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
P.s. 129 John H Finley's student population of 218 students has declined by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 43% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
218 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
First Day of School
Tue. Aug 26, 2025
School Rankings
P.s. 129 John H Finley ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 129 John H Finley is 0.54, 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
#3640 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
50%
30%
Black
46%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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. 129 John H Finley's ranking?
P.s. 129 John H Finley is ranked #3640 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 129 John H Finley often compared to?
P.s. 129 John H Finleyis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 154 Harriet Tubman 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 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 129 John H Finley?
218 students attend P.s. 129 John H Finley.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of P.s. 129 John H Finley students are Hispanic, 46% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 129 John H Finley?
P.s. 129 John H Finley has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 129 John H Finley offer ?
P.s. 129 John H Finley offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 129 John H Finley part of?
P.s. 129 John H Finley is part of New York City Geographic District # 5 School District.
School Reviews
1 2/17/2020
The school is good but I do not like the dirty bathroom there was poop on the floor disgusting to see that in a school bathroom.
5 1/17/2015
I wanted to enroll my son in your school. His in first grade & I wanted to know by this year if there was enough space in your school for my child.
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