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P.s. 111 Jacob Blackwell vs. Growing Up Green Charter School

Should you attend P.s. 111 Jacob Blackwell or Growing Up Green Charter 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.
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School Overview

School
P.s. 111 Jacob Blackwell
37-15 13th St
Long Island City, NY 11101
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Growing Up Green Charter School
39-27 28th St
Long Island City, NY 11101
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5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 493 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, P.s. 111 Jacob Blackwell ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 767 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Growing Up Green Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-8
Total Students
493 students
767 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 111 Jacob Blackwell over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Growing Up Green Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 111 Jacob Blackwell.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Growing Up Green Charter School.
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
76 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 111 Jacob Blackwell over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Growing Up Green Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 111 Jacob Blackwell with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #30 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 Growing Up Green Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Growing Up Green Charter School District 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

#4203 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#2590 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 111 Jacob Blackwell, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Growing Up Green Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
18%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
40%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 111 Jacob Blackwell who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #30 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 Growing Up Green Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Growing Up Green Charter School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
47%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 111 Jacob Blackwell who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #30 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 Growing Up Green Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Growing Up Green Charter School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 111 Jacob Blackwell who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #30 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of P.s. 111 Jacob Blackwell by grade.
This chart displays the students of Growing Up Green Charter School by grade.
Pre-K Students
25
-
Kindergarten Students
69
80
Grade 1 Students
71
66
Grade 2 Students
64
78
Grade 3 Students
63
87
Grade 4 Students
35
89
Grade 5 Students
37
88
Grade 6 Students
46
94
Grade 7 Students
51
97
Grade 8 Students
30
86
Ungraded Students
2
2

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. 111 Jacob Blackwell, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #30 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 Growing Up Green Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Growing Up Green Charter School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 111 Jacob Blackwell, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #30 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 Growing Up Green Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Growing Up Green Charter School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
62%
52%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 111 Jacob Blackwell, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #30 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 Growing Up Green Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Growing Up Green Charter School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
31%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 111 Jacob Blackwell, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #30 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 Growing Up Green Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Growing Up Green Charter School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
3%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 111 Jacob Blackwell, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #30 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 Growing Up Green Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Growing Up Green Charter School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
n/a
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 111 Jacob Blackwell, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #30 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Growing Up Green Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Growing Up Green Charter School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.52
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 111 Jacob Blackwell, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #30 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 Growing Up Green Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Growing Up Green Charter School District 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
96%
36%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 111 Jacob Blackwell, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #30 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 Growing Up Green Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Growing Up Green Charter School District 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
2%
(20-21 School Year Data)
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 111 Jacob Blackwell, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #30 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Growing Up Green Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Growing Up Green Charter School District 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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