Ps 93 William H Prescott is an elementary school in Brooklyn, New York, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school has a predominantly African American student population and is part of the New York City Geographic District #13, which is ranked 617 out of 866 districts in the state.
Ps 93 William H Prescott consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of New York elementary schools, with low academic performance on state assessments. In the 2022-2023 school year, only 16.67% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 60.62% in the district and 44.89% statewide. The school's math performance is also low, with only 25% of 3rd-grade students and 20% of 5th-grade students proficient or better. This is in contrast with nearby schools like Academy of Arts and Letters and Brooklyn Brownstone School, which have more racially diverse student populations and higher academic achievement.
The challenges faced by Ps 93 William H Prescott may be related to the high percentage of students from low-income families, with 97.67% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. Despite the school's relatively high spending per student, ranging from $23,813 to $31,434 over the past four years, the academic performance of specific student subgroups, such as male students and Asian students, suggests that the challenges may be multifaceted and require a comprehensive approach to address the underlying factors contributing to the school's struggles.
In the 2022-23 school year, 172 students attended 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 22.1% of New York elementary schools.