PS 93 William H Prescott is a public magnet elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Brooklyn, New York, with a total enrollment of 172 students. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #13, which is ranked 624 out of 865 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
PS 93 William H Prescott has consistently ranked in the bottom 25% of New York elementary schools over the past 10 years, with a ranking between 1,481 and 2,141 out of over 2,300 schools. The school's performance on state assessments is significantly below the district and state averages, with only 58.33% of 3rd graders, 0% of 4th graders, and 42.11% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, and 50% for 3rd grade, 0% for 4th grade, and 19.05% for 5th grade in math. The school's performance on the 5th grade science assessment was also very low, with only 9.52% of students proficient or better, compared to the district average of 37.29% and the state average of 35%.
Despite the relatively high per-student spending of $29,922 and a lower student-teacher ratio of 11.4, PS 93 William H Prescott's academic performance remains significantly below the district and state averages. In comparison, the nearby Academy of Arts and Letters, a public school located just 0.48 miles away, ranked in the top 20% of New York elementary schools and had significantly higher proficiency rates on state assessments compared to PS 93 William H Prescott. Addressing the school's challenges, which may include factors beyond funding and resources, will be crucial for improving the educational opportunities and outcomes for the students at PS 93 William H Prescott.
New York City Geographic District #13
Students at Ps 93 William H Prescott are 63% African American, 16% Hispanic, 10% Asian, 6% Pacific Islander, 3% White, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.
Ps 93 William H Prescott ranks in the bottom 23.0% of New York elementary schools.
In the 2022-23 school year, 172 students attended Ps 93 William H Prescott.