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P.s. 11 Purvis J Behan vs. P.s. 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School

Should you attend P.s. 11 Purvis J Behan or P.s. 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
P.s. 11 Purvis J Behan
419 Waverly Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
P.s. 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School
80 Underhill Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

P.s. 11 Purvis J Behan ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 852 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 11 Purvis J Behan ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 771 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
852 students
771 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 11 Purvis J Behan over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 11 Purvis J Behan.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School.
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
45 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 11 Purvis J Behan over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 11 Purvis J Behan with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #13 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #13 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#150 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 5%)
#1700 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 11 Purvis J Behan, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
88%
(Top 5% in NY)
51%
(Top 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 11 Purvis J Behan who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #13 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #13 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
84%
(Top 10% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
60%
(Top 30% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 11 Purvis J Behan who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #13 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #13 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 5% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 11 Purvis J Behan who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #13 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #13 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of P.s. 11 Purvis J Behan by grade.
This chart displays the students of P.s. 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School by grade.
Pre-K Students
91
123
Kindergarten Students
150
140
Grade 1 Students
156
109
Grade 2 Students
120
105
Grade 3 Students
120
102
Grade 4 Students
108
97
Grade 5 Students
107
95

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 11 Purvis J Behan, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #13 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #13 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
4%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 11 Purvis J Behan, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #13 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #13 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 11 Purvis J Behan, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #13 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #13 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
52%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 11 Purvis J Behan, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #13 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #13 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
18%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 11 Purvis J Behan, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #13 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #13 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 11 Purvis J Behan, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #13 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #13 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.67
0.74
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 11 Purvis J Behan, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #13 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #13 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
38%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 11 Purvis J Behan, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #13 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #13 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 11 Purvis J Behan, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #13 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #13 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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