Is Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The) a good school?

Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The) ranks 799 th of 2439 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The)?

In the 2022-23 school year, 732 students attended Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The).

What is the racial makeup of Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The)?

Students at Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The) are 36% African American, 31% White, 21% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The)

Summary:

Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The) is an elementary school in Brooklyn, New York, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. With a diverse student population, the school has consistently delivered strong academic performance, outpacing both the local New York City Geographic District #13 and the state of New York in English Language Arts and Math proficiency.

One of the school's key strengths is its racial diversity, with a relatively even distribution of White, African American, and Hispanic students. Additionally, the school benefits from high per-student spending of $16,617 and a low student-teacher ratio of 13.8, which may contribute to its academic success. While the school generally outperforms nearby schools, it does face some challenges in supporting certain subgroups, such as English Language Learners and students with special needs.

Interestingly, the school's performance on state assessments is particularly strong for certain student subgroups, such as White, Hispanic, and African American students. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, the school's White students ranked 151 out of 1,337 New York elementary schools, and its Hispanic students ranked 258 out of 1,429 schools. However, the school may need to focus on improving support and resources for its English Language Learners and students with special needs to ensure all students are receiving the support they need to thrive.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

80 Underhill Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238

(718) 638-3260

District: New York City Geographic District #13

SchoolDigger Rank:
799^th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,617

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 732

Racial breakdown:

African American:

35.5%

White:

30.7%

Hispanic:

21.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The) ranks better than 67.2% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 7^th among 18 ranked elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #13. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.83. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The) is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (35.5%), White (30.7%), Hispanic (21.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 38.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The) is 13.8. 13 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #13 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The) employs 52.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The) is $16,617. 13 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #13 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The):

SchoolDigger ranks Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The) 799^th of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The) in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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New York City Geographic District #13:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #13 617^th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The)

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Rank History for all students at Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2006	12.92	2005^th	2206	9.1%
2007	29.37	1733^rd	2219	21.9%
2008	34.47	1682^nd	2227	24.5%
2009	51.00	1377^th	2257	39.0%
2010	36.35	1617^th	2263	28.5%
2011	46.97	1363^rd	2286	40.4%
2012	59.17	1059^th	2320	54.4%
2013	71.24	573^rd	2325	75.4%
2014	74.48	533^rd	2345	77.3%
2015	66.70	722^nd	2352	69.3%
2016	61.11	877^th	2366	62.9%
2017	72.89	577^th	2386	75.8%
2018	72.78	582^nd	2395	75.7%
2019	76.08	515^th	2413	78.7%
2021	73.89	521^st	2201	76.3%
2022	67.14	731^st	2434	70.0%
2023	64.83	799^th	2439	67.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	30.34	772^nd	1001	22.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	79.50	196^th	1941	89.9%
2019	90.84	86^th	1859	95.4%
2022	56.49	615^th	2031	69.7%
2023	37.58	1168^th	2016	42.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	59.49	667^th	2045	67.4%
2019	62.78	593^rd	2032	70.8%
2021	53.28	703^rd	1678	58.1%
2022	37.01	1325^th	2099	36.9%
2023	37.27	1247^th	2041	38.9%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	41.43	347^th	622	44.2%
2023	51.19	268^th	637	57.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	68.39	685^th	2338	70.7%
2019	76.20	481^st	2357	79.6%
2021	70.35	504^th	1955	74.2%
2022	66.04	735^th	2401	69.4%
2023	65.87	743^rd	2403	69.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	74.71	508^th	2340	78.3%
2019	74.01	527^th	2358	77.7%
2021	72.94	472^nd	1961	75.9%
2022	66.21	737^th	2400	69.3%
2023	61.99	856^th	2400	64.3%

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Rank History for Asian students at Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	63.59	235^th	601	60.9%
2019	63.63	219^th	548	60.0%
2022	46.84	408^th	671	39.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	68.10	230^th	948	75.7%
2019	70.61	203^rd	891	77.2%
2021	59.79	129^th	427	69.8%
2022	61.50	291^st	936	68.9%
2023	49.58	392^nd	857	54.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	80.99	174^th	1392	87.5%
2019	90.83	77^th	1315	94.1%
2022	76.02	248^th	1503	83.5%
2023	74.24	258^th	1429	81.9%

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Rank History for White students at Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	82.93	157^th	1408	88.8%
2019	91.84	51^st	1338	96.2%
2021	86.99	63^rd	1224	94.9%
2022	79.50	224^th	1399	84.0%
2023	84.82	151^st	1337	88.7%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)

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33%

Reviews:

by a parent
Monday, April 24, 2017

Terrible communication with parents. Email after email goes ignored. Holds of nearly a half hour when you phone into the school. Staff that interacts inappropriately with parents and students. A staff and faculty completely unable to manage a campus of its size. Huge class sizes approaching forty students. A principal that literally laughs as she minimizes concerns regarding children. These people are transparently going through the motions. I can easily see how a child could be lost here. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, June 12, 2011

I am a parent of a fifth grader and a first grader, and my three-year-old has practically become PS 9's mascot. We have been involved with this school for six years now, and I have been more than satisfied since my first tour. It is a warm, nurturing environment that manages to monitor the progress of each student and make sure he or she is getting what is needed, both academically and socially. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The)

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	24	886	7	161	0	n/a	n/a	1078
1990	4	859	3	173	2	n/a	n/a	1041
1991	85	841	6	160	0	n/a	n/a	1092
1992	13	907	9	143	0	n/a	n/a	1072
1993	7	912	7	106	0	n/a	n/a	1032
1994	10	861	9	118	1	n/a	n/a	999
1995	15	847	18	111	2	n/a	n/a	993
1996	15	847	18	111	2	n/a	n/a	993
1997	14	830	18	116	1	n/a	n/a	979
1998	18	829	32	115	3	n/a	n/a	997
1999	14	795	33	106	5	n/a	n/a	953
2000	13	742	35	108	7	n/a	n/a	905
2001	13	728	39	106	5	n/a	n/a	891
2002	14	578	31	95	3	n/a	n/a	721
2003	14	578	31	95	3	n/a	n/a	721
2004	8	527	34	97	6	n/a	n/a	672
2005	10	413	36	82	4	n/a	n/a	545
2006	11	414	40	72	3	n/a	n/a	540
2007	12	387	35	79	2	n/a	n/a	515
2008	29	396	31	73	4	n/a	n/a	533
2009	48	359	34	73	4	n/a	n/a	518
2010	61	380	34	60	3	n/a	n/a	538
2011	85	398	37	73	3	0	0	596
2012	114	399	35	84	9	3	1	645
2013	143	375	33	79	6	4	25	665
2014	174	374	53	84	7	0	24	716
2015	205	392	53	98	8	0	35	791
2016	252	386	58	118	10	0	42	866
2017	246	366	51	127	10	8	50	858
2018	277	368	63	141	8	7	36	900
2019	288	389	68	152	9	6	30	942
2020	294	363	84	157	8	5	21	932
2021	255	341	72	158	7	3	24	860
2022	221	279	63	142	5	1	16	727
2023	225	260	59	156	6	0	26	732

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1078	47.3	22.7	n/a
1990	1041	31.3	33.2	n/a
1991	1092	46.2	23.6	n/a
1992	1072	42.0	25.5	n/a
1993	1032	44.0	23.5	n/a
1994	999	52.0	19.2	n/a
1995	993	50.5	19.7	n/a
1996	993	50.5	19.7	n/a
1997	979	50.1	19.5	90
1998	997	48.0	20.8	80.7
1999	953	49.0	19.4	72.7
2000	905	46.1	19.6	86.2
2001	891	33.9	26.3	76.2
2002	721	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	721	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	672	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	545	39.7	13.7	0
2006	540	43.0	12.6	89.1
2007	515	46.0	11.2	85
2008	533	44.0	12.1	0
2009	518	44.0	11.8	62.9
2010	538	44.0	12.2	n/a
2011	596	44.1	13.5	62.1
2012	645	42.0	15.3	61.4
2013	665	41.0	16.2	52.9
2014	716	40.2	17.8	49.6
2015	791	49.0	16.1	47.4
2016	866	46.0	18.8	45.4
2017	858	52.0	16.4	40.7
2018	900	58.0	15.5	41.4
2019	942	55.0	17.1	35.9
2020	932	50.0	18.6	37.1
2021	860	52.0	16.5	36.4
2022	727	49.0	14.8	37
2023	732	52.8	13.8	38.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1078	47.3	22.7	n/a
1990	1041	31.3	33.2	n/a
1991	1092	46.2	23.6	n/a
1992	1072	42.0	25.5	n/a
1993	1032	44.0	23.5	n/a
1994	999	52.0	19.2	n/a
1995	993	50.5	19.7	n/a
1996	993	50.5	19.7	n/a
1997	979	50.1	19.5	90
1998	997	48.0	20.8	80.7
1999	953	49.0	19.4	72.7
2000	905	46.1	19.6	86.2
2001	891	33.9	26.3	76.2
2002	721	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	721	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	672	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	545	39.7	13.7	0
2006	540	43.0	12.6	89.1
2007	515	46.0	11.2	85
2008	533	44.0	12.1	0
2009	518	44.0	11.8	62.9
2010	538	44.0	12.2	n/a
2011	596	44.1	13.5	62.1
2012	645	42.0	15.3	61.4
2013	665	41.0	16.2	52.9
2014	716	40.2	17.8	49.6
2015	791	49.0	16.1	47.4
2016	866	46.0	18.8	45.4
2017	858	52.0	16.4	40.7
2018	900	58.0	15.5	41.4
2019	942	55.0	17.1	35.9
2020	932	50.0	18.6	37.1
2021	860	52.0	16.5	36.4
2022	727	49.0	14.8	37
2023	732	52.8	13.8	38.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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