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P.s. 255 Barbara Reing School vs. P.s. 277 Gerritsen Beach

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School Overview

School
P.s. 255 Barbara Reing School
1866 E 17th St
Brooklyn, NY 11229
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
P.s. 277 Gerritsen Beach
2529 Gerritsen Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11229
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
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P.s. 277 Gerritsen Beach ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 809 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.s. 255 Barbara Reing 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 61% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is equal to 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 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 290 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 277 Gerritsen Beach ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
809 students
290 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 255 Barbara Reing School 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. 277 Gerritsen Beach over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 255 Barbara Reing School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 277 Gerritsen Beach.
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 255 Barbara Reing School 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. 277 Gerritsen Beach over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 255 Barbara Reing School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #22 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. 277 Gerritsen Beach with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #22 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

#1798 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
#1190 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 255 Barbara Reing School, 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. 277 Gerritsen Beach, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
61%
(Top 50% in NY)
70-74%
(Top 20% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 255 Barbara Reing School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #22 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. 277 Gerritsen Beach who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #22 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
49%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 255 Barbara Reing 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 #22 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. 277 Gerritsen Beach who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #22 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-84%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥90%
(Top 30% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 255 Barbara Reing School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #22 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. 277 Gerritsen Beach who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #22 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. 255 Barbara Reing School by grade.
This chart displays the students of P.s. 277 Gerritsen Beach by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
31
Kindergarten Students
144
40
Grade 1 Students
133
50
Grade 2 Students
133
41
Grade 3 Students
132
46
Grade 4 Students
129
39
Grade 5 Students
135
43
Ungraded Students
3
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 255 Barbara Reing School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #22 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
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% Asian
28%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 255 Barbara Reing School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #22 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. 277 Gerritsen Beach, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #22 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 255 Barbara Reing School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #22 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. 277 Gerritsen Beach, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #22 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 255 Barbara Reing School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #22 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. 277 Gerritsen Beach, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #22 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
57%
55%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 255 Barbara Reing School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #22 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. 277 Gerritsen Beach, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #22 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
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 255 Barbara Reing School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #22 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. 277 Gerritsen Beach, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #22 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.59
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 255 Barbara Reing School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #22 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. 277 Gerritsen Beach, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #22 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
82%
46%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 255 Barbara Reing School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #22 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. 277 Gerritsen Beach, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #22 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%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 255 Barbara Reing School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #22 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. 277 Gerritsen Beach, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #22 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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