Serving 270 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 307 Daniel Hale Williams 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 25-29% (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 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 270 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 307 Daniel Hale Williams ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
P.s. 307 Daniel Hale Williams's student population of 270 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
270 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 307 Daniel Hale Williams ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 307 Daniel Hale Williams is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4031 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
36%
31%
Black
45%
15%
White
10%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)70.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 307 Daniel Hale Williams's ranking?
P.s. 307 Daniel Hale Williams is ranked #4031 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 307 Daniel Hale Williams often compared to?
P.s. 307 Daniel Hale Williamsis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 29 John M Harrigan, P.s. 287 Bailey K Ashford, Emily Warren Roebling School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 307 Daniel Hale Williams?
270 students attend P.s. 307 Daniel Hale Williams.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of P.s. 307 Daniel Hale Williams students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 307 Daniel Hale Williams?
P.s. 307 Daniel Hale Williams has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 307 Daniel Hale Williams offer ?
P.s. 307 Daniel Hale Williams offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 307 Daniel Hale Williams part of?
P.s. 307 Daniel Hale Williams is part of New York City Geographic District #13.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 307 Daniel Hale Williams located?
P.s. 307 Daniel Hale Williams is located in the Downtown Brooklyn neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 10 other public schools located in Downtown Brooklyn.
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