P.S. 172 Beacon School of Excellence vs M.S. 839
Public · Sunset Park (West)
P.S. 172 Beacon School of Excellence
Grades PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,SE
Public · Windsor Terrace-South Slope
M.S. 839
Grades 06,07,08,SE
P.S. 172 Beacon School of Excellence and M.S. 839 are both public schools in Sunset Park (West) and Windsor Terrace-South Slope. P.S. 172 Beacon School of Excellence leads on overall rating and ela proficiency; M.S. 839 leads on attendance and student diversity. Overall: 95/100 (P.S. 172 Beacon School of Excellence) vs 54/100 (M.S. 839).
How they compare
| Metric | P.S. 172 Beacon School of Excellence | M.S. 839 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 95/100 (leads) | 54/100 |
| ELA proficiency | 93% (leads) | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 97% (leads) | 43% |
| Attendance | 93% | 94% (leads) |
| Student diversity | 58% | 76% (leads) |
| Average class size | 25 | 25 |
| Parent satisfaction | 97/100 (leads) | 89/100 |
| Program breadth | — | 100/100 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is P.S. 172 Beacon School of Excellence or M.S. 839 a better fit?
- P.S. 172 Beacon School of Excellence and M.S. 839 are both public schools in Sunset Park (West) and Windsor Terrace-South Slope. P.S. 172 Beacon School of Excellence leads on overall rating, ela proficiency, and math proficiency, while M.S. 839 leads on attendance and student diversity. The right fit depends on your child — run a Smart Match to weigh these against your family's priorities.
- How do P.S. 172 Beacon School of Excellence and M.S. 839 compare on test scores?
- P.S. 172 Beacon School of Excellence: 93% ELA proficiency and 97% math proficiency. M.S. 839: 66% ELA and 43% math.
- What grades do P.S. 172 Beacon School of Excellence and M.S. 839 serve?
- P.S. 172 Beacon School of Excellence serves grades PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,SE; M.S. 839 serves grades 06,07,08,SE.
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