Below Average
#3975 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 120 Carlos Tapia
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #14
18 BEAVER ST, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Enrollment
291
Student-Teacher
13.9:1
Score
4.4
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
291
Student-Teacher
13.9:1
Score
4.4
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#3,975 of 4,742
In Brooklyn
#487 of 570
public schools
In district
#34 of 38
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #14
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PS 120 Carlos Tapia
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About PS 120 Carlos Tapia
PS 120 Carlos Tapia is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #14. PS 120 Carlos Tapia serves approximately 291 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 120 Carlos Tapia has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,975 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for PS 120 Carlos Tapia show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.4 · Below Average
- District avg 5.5
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
54% of students at PS 120 Carlos Tapia were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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PS 120 Carlos Tapia — Students at PS 120 Carlos Tapia score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
95.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.6/10.
How PS 120 Carlos Tapia Compares
See how PS 120 Carlos Tapia performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
18 BEAVER ST, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 120 Carlos Tapia may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BEDFORD STUYVESANT NEW BEGINNINGS CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 147 ISSAC REMSEN (rated 6.6/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-BED STUY 2 (rated 6.4/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.6 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11206 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$57,280
Median Home Value
$822,100
Median Rent
$1,558/mo
Population
89,231
College Educated
36.3%
Homeownership
10.9%
Avg Commute
36.5 min
Poverty Rate
33.1%
Median Age
30.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 120 Carlos Tapia
What grades does PS 120 Carlos Tapia serve?
PS 120 Carlos Tapia serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 120 Carlos Tapia?
PS 120 Carlos Tapia has an enrollment of approximately 291 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 120 Carlos Tapia?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 120 Carlos Tapia is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 120 Carlos Tapia rank in NY?
PS 120 Carlos Tapia ranks #3,975 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 120 Carlos Tapia's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 120 Carlos Tapia has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at PS 120 Carlos Tapia?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 120 Carlos Tapia has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 120 Carlos Tapia a charter school?
No, PS 120 Carlos Tapia is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 120 Carlos Tapia a Title I school?
No, PS 120 Carlos Tapia is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 120 Carlos Tapia?
95.2% of students at PS 120 Carlos Tapia qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 291
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 95.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.3%
- Phone
- (718) 455-1000
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #14- District Enrollment
- 15,196
- Schools in District
- 38
- District Rank
- #34 of 38
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