Below Average
#3957 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 123 Mahalia Jackson
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 5
301 W 140TH ST, New York, NY 10030
Enrollment
391
Student-Teacher
10.3:1
Score
4.4
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
391
Student-Teacher
10.3:1
Score
4.4
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#3,957 of 4,742
In New York
#303 of 346
public schools
In district
#21 of 28
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 5
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PS 123 Mahalia Jackson
Elementary School in New York · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About PS 123 Mahalia Jackson
PS 123 Mahalia Jackson is a public elementary school in New York, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 5. PS 123 Mahalia Jackson serves approximately 391 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 123 Mahalia Jackson has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,957 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for PS 123 Mahalia Jackson show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.4 · Below Average
- District avg 5.3
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at PS 123 Mahalia Jackson sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
66% of students at PS 123 Mahalia Jackson 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 123 Mahalia Jackson — Students at PS 123 Mahalia Jackson score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
95.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 33 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: 6.1/10.
How PS 123 Mahalia Jackson Compares
See how PS 123 Mahalia Jackson performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
301 W 140TH ST, New York, NY 10030
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 123 Mahalia Jackson may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-HARLEM 5 (rated 6.9/10), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST CHARLES BORROMEO SCHOOL (rated 6.9/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, NEIGHBORHOOD CHARTER SCHOOL OF HARLEM (rated 6.6/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in New York, see our New York schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.4 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10030 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$42,738
Median Home Value
$810,100
Median Rent
$1,204/mo
Population
30,781
College Educated
34.9%
Homeownership
13.3%
Avg Commute
38.9 min
Poverty Rate
32.6%
Median Age
37.3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 123 Mahalia Jackson
What grades does PS 123 Mahalia Jackson serve?
PS 123 Mahalia Jackson serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend PS 123 Mahalia Jackson?
PS 123 Mahalia Jackson has an enrollment of approximately 391 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 123 Mahalia Jackson?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 123 Mahalia Jackson is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 123 Mahalia Jackson rank in NY?
PS 123 Mahalia Jackson ranks #3,957 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 123 Mahalia Jackson's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 123 Mahalia Jackson 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 123 Mahalia Jackson?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 123 Mahalia Jackson has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 123 Mahalia Jackson a charter school?
No, PS 123 Mahalia Jackson is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 123 Mahalia Jackson a Title I school?
No, PS 123 Mahalia Jackson is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 123 Mahalia Jackson?
95.7% of students at PS 123 Mahalia Jackson 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 391
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 95.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 66.0%
- Phone
- (212) 342-6200
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 5- District Enrollment
- 8,945
- Schools in District
- 28
- District Rank
- #21 of 28
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