PS 97 HIGHLAWN (THE) vs PS 128 BENSONHURST
PS 97 HIGHLAWN (THE) and PS 128 BENSONHURST are very closely rated, both scoring around 7.2 out of 10. PS 97 HIGHLAWN (THE) is significantly larger with 884 students, about 1.9× the size of PS 128 BENSONHURST (457). In math proficiency, PS 97 HIGHLAWN (THE) leads at 65.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
PS 97 HIGHLAWN (THE)
Brooklyn, NY
7.2/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
884 students
PS 128 BENSONHURST
Brooklyn, NY
7.2/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
457 students
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| Metric | PS 97 HIGHLAWN (THE) | PS 128 BENSONHURST |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.2 / 10 | 7.2 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.2 | 5.8 |
| Growth Score | 6.9 | 8.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 76.8% | 88.6% |
| Environment Score | 6.4 | 5.3 |
| State Rank | #1,506 of 4,744 | #1,507 of 4,744 |
| State Percentile | 68th | 68th |
Test Scores
| Subject | PS 97 HIGHLAWN (THE) | PS 128 BENSONHURST |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 65.0% | 44.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 51.0% | 39.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Brooklyn (11222) | Brooklyn (11214) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $123,963 | $64,286 |
| Median Home Value | $1,245,600 | $1,007,400 |
| Median Rent | $2,595 | $1,710 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 65.4% | 32.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.5% | 18.9% |
| Avg Commute | 37 min | 45 min |