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Ps 126 Jacob August Riis

New York, NY
Test scores
New York State tests, 2024–25

English language arts

432 tested · 96% of students

73% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 73% did.

  • Level 436%
  • Level 337%
  • Level 217%
  • Level 110%

Math

432 tested · 96% of students

81% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 81% did.

  • Level 442%
  • Level 328%
  • Level 211%
  • Level 18%

Science

145 tested · 95% of students

81% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 72% did.

  • Level 437%
  • Level 330%
  • Level 212%
  • Level 17%

Proficient means Level 3 or 4, out of the students tested.

Safety incidents
New York State Education Department
Measure2022–232023–24
Enrolled577566
Harassment, bullying, discrimination1035
Cyberbullying33

None reported: Homicide, sexual offense, assault, weapons possession, bomb threat, false alarm, drugs, alcohol, other threats.

NYC Quality Report
2024-25 · Ranked among all NYC public schools
Attendance Rate93%
Teacher Attendance97%
Experienced Teachers90%
NYC Admissions Demand

2025-26 Admissions Cycle

Middle School

Zone PriorityAll seats filled

Apps/Seat

1.0

Applicants

116

Seats

94

Students with DisabilitiesAll filled

Apps/Seat

1.0

Applicants

25

Seats

23

Elementary School

Zoned

Apps/Seat

—

Applicants

—

Seats

9

Elementary School

Zoned

Apps/Seat

—

Applicants

24

Seats

50

School Transportation

2025-2026 school year

The transportation services this school receives. The city's Office of Pupil Transportation decides who qualifies and sets the specific stops, routes, and schedules, which aren't shown here.

  • Yellow bus to designated stops
    Stop-to-school service for general-education students.
  • Door-to-door service
    Curb-to-curb pickup, usually for students with an IEP, a 504 plan, or a medical need.
  • Student MetroCards or OMNY cards
    Public-transit fare for students who qualify.
  • Mid-day service
    Transportation during the school day.
  • After-school transportation
    Service for late-day and after-school programs.
Bus companies
NYC SCHOOL BUS UMBRELLA SERVICESSNT BUS INC
School Profile

Location

City, Large

Enrollment

566 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino21.0%
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White6.9%
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Black or African American13.1%
x
Asian54.6%
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Two or More Races4.1%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.2%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.2%
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Courses and Activities

Updated 4mo ago

AP Courses3

Middle School Algebra ACC, Middle School Physical Setting/Earth Science ACC, World Languages (Middle School)

Arts8

Advisory, Algebra I, Art, Computer Science,

Sports12

Badminton (Coed), Baseball (Coed), Basketball (Coed), Cheerleading (Coed),

Clubs and Activities4

Chess, Leadership, Student Council, Yearbook

Public school directory

NCES ID 360007702468

District
New York City Geographic District # 2
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
566 students
Teachers (FTE)
48

Sources