P.S. 127 McKinley Park vs P.S. 179 Kensington
Public · Dyker Heights
P.S. 127 McKinley Park
Grades 0K,01,02,03,04,05,SE
Public · Kensington
P.S. 179 Kensington
Grades PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,SE
P.S. 127 McKinley Park and P.S. 179 Kensington are both public schools in Dyker Heights and Kensington. P.S. 127 McKinley Park rates higher on every metric we compare, including overall rating and ela proficiency. Overall: 82/100 (P.S. 127 McKinley Park) vs 47/100 (P.S. 179 Kensington).
How they compare
| Metric | P.S. 127 McKinley Park | P.S. 179 Kensington |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 82/100 (leads) | 47/100 |
| ELA proficiency | 81% (leads) | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 83% (leads) | 50% |
| Attendance | 95% (leads) | 93% |
| Student diversity | 67% (leads) | 61% |
| Average class size | 25 | 25 |
| Parent satisfaction | 94/100 (leads) | 93/100 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is P.S. 127 McKinley Park or P.S. 179 Kensington a better fit?
- P.S. 127 McKinley Park and P.S. 179 Kensington are both public schools in Dyker Heights and Kensington. P.S. 127 McKinley Park leads on overall rating, ela proficiency, and math proficiency. The right fit depends on your child — run a Smart Match to weigh these against your family's priorities.
- How do P.S. 127 McKinley Park and P.S. 179 Kensington compare on test scores?
- P.S. 127 McKinley Park: 81% ELA proficiency and 83% math proficiency. P.S. 179 Kensington: 44% ELA and 50% math.
- What grades do P.S. 127 McKinley Park and P.S. 179 Kensington serve?
- P.S. 127 McKinley Park serves grades 0K,01,02,03,04,05,SE; P.S. 179 Kensington serves grades PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,SE.
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