Serving 636 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, P.s. 84 Jose De Diego 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 36% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (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 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 636 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 84 Jose De Diego's student population of 636 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
636 students
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Year Founded
1969
Colors
Blue and White
Campus Size
2 acres
School Rankings
P.s. 84 Jose De Diego 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. 84 Jose De Diego is 0.57, 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
#3156 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
60%
31%
Black
5%
15%
White
26%
39%
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
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. 84 Jose De Diego's ranking?
P.s. 84 Jose De Diego is ranked #3156 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 84 Jose De Diego often compared to?
P.s. 84 Jose De Diegois often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 17 Henry D Woodworth, P.s. 132 Conselyea School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 84 Jose De Diego?
636 students attend P.s. 84 Jose De Diego.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of P.s. 84 Jose De Diego students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 84 Jose De Diego?
P.s. 84 Jose De Diego has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 84 Jose De Diego offer ?
P.s. 84 Jose De Diego offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 84 Jose De Diego part of?
P.s. 84 Jose De Diego is part of New York City Geographic District #14.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 84 Jose De Diego located?
P.s. 84 Jose De Diego is located in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 17 other public schools located in Williamsburg.
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