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Maurice Sendak Community School (The) ranks 284 th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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In the 2023-24 school year, 199 students attended Maurice Sendak Community School (The).

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Students at Maurice Sendak Community School (The) are 61% White, 18% Hispanic, 10% Asian, 8% Two or more races, 4% African American.

Maurice Sendak Community School (The)

Summary:

The Maurice Sendak Community School (The) is an exceptional elementary school located in Brooklyn, New York, serving 211 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. It is part of the New York City Geographic District #15, which is ranked 394 out of 865 districts in New York and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The Maurice Sendak Community School (The) consistently outperforms its district and the state of New York in standardized test scores for English Language Arts (ELA) and Math. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 83.33% of 3rd graders, 73.33% of 4th graders, and 73.53% of 5th graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to the district's 60.79%, 64.03%, and 56.21%, respectively, and the state's 42.6%, 47.05%, and 43.68%. The school's performance is particularly strong for certain student subgroups, such as male students and special education students, ranking 208 out of 2,411 and 70 out of 2,110 New York elementary schools, respectively, both with 5-star ratings.

The school's spending per student has increased over the years, from $12,353 in 2019-2020 to $17,466 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the national average for public elementary schools. Additionally, the school has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.4 to 13.3 over the past few years, lower than the national average. These factors, along with the school's consistent high performance and focus on equity and inclusion, make the Maurice Sendak Community School (The) a standout elementary school in its district and the state of New York.

Detail:

Public K-5

211 8th St
Brooklyn, NY 11215

(718) 840-5660

District: New York City Geographic District #15

SchoolDigger Rank:
284^th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,466

Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Number of students: 199

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.3%

Hispanic:

18.1%

Asian:

9.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Maurice Sendak Community School (The) ranks better than 88.4% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 9^th among 26 ranked elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #15. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.5. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (61.3%), Hispanic (18.1%), Asian (9.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 18.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Maurice Sendak Community School (The) is 11.7, which is the 12^th best among 26 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #15. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Maurice Sendak Community School (The) is $17,466. 19 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #15 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Maurice Sendak Community School (The):

SchoolDigger ranks Maurice Sendak Community School (The) 284^th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Maurice Sendak Community School (The) in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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New York City Geographic District #15:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #15 394^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Maurice Sendak Community School (The)

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Rank History for all students at Maurice Sendak Community School (The)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	93.64	70^th	2395	97.1%
2019	89.62	206^th	2413	91.5%
2021	94.72	21^st	2201	99.0%
2022	94.00	94^th	2434	96.1%
2023	94.78	97^th	2439	96.0%
2024	86.50	284^th	2445	88.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Maurice Sendak Community School (The)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	96.27	38^th	1941	98.0%
2023	97.71	31^st	2016	98.5%
2024	94.47	70^th	2110	96.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Maurice Sendak Community School (The)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	82.17	258^th	2032	87.3%
2024	44.24	1067^th	2078	48.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Maurice Sendak Community School (The)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	92.81	66^th	2338	97.2%
2019	92.21	118^th	2357	95.0%
2021	96.89	2^nd	1955	99.9%
2022	89.64	165^th	2401	93.1%
2023	91.66	163^rd	2403	93.2%
2024	80.22	402^nd	2413	83.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Maurice Sendak Community School (The)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	92.22	91^st	2340	96.1%
2019	81.93	352^nd	2358	85.1%
2021	88.56	116^th	1961	94.1%
2022	94.79	58^th	2400	97.6%
2023	94.81	75^th	2400	96.9%
2024	88.43	208^th	2411	91.4%

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Rank History for Asian students at Maurice Sendak Community School (The)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	75.73	141^st	671	79.0%
2023	55.31	301^st	605	50.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Maurice Sendak Community School (The)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	95.84	28^th	948	97.0%
2019	85.51	97^th	891	89.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Maurice Sendak Community School (The)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	54.27	588^th	1531	61.6%

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Rank History for White students at Maurice Sendak Community School (The)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	86.97	88^th	1408	93.8%
2019	78.40	261^st	1338	80.5%
2021	89.83	32^nd	1224	97.4%
2022	87.70	86^th	1399	93.9%
2023	92.38	44^th	1337	96.7%
2024	82.97	189^th	1392	86.4%

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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

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Enrollment information for Maurice Sendak Community School (The)

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	51	5	6	4	0	0	15	81
2015	100	12	14	19	0	0	21	166
2016	135	22	12	21	0	0	29	219
2017	169	30	18	38	0	0	27	282
2018	180	36	25	35	0	1	32	309
2019	203	35	33	44	0	1	30	346
2020	199	28	34	46	0	1	32	340
2021	174	18	30	35	1	0	22	280
2022	130	16	27	29	1	0	15	218
2023	122	12	24	36	1	0	16	211
2024	122	7	19	36	0	0	15	199

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 Maurice Sendak Community School (The)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	81	7.0	11.5	0
2015	166	10.0	16.6	9.6
2016	219	11.0	19.9	9.6
2017	282	14.8	19.0	8.5
2018	309	16.0	19.3	13.9
2019	346	17.0	20.3	17.3
2020	340	19.0	17.8	14.7
2021	280	22.0	12.7	11.4
2022	218	19.0	11.4	12.8
2023	211	15.8	13.3	13.3
2024	199	17.0	11.7	18.6

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 Maurice Sendak Community School (The)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	81	7.0	11.5	0
2015	166	10.0	16.6	9.6
2016	219	11.0	19.9	9.6
2017	282	14.8	19.0	8.5
2018	309	16.0	19.3	13.9
2019	346	17.0	20.3	17.3
2020	340	19.0	17.8	14.7
2021	280	22.0	12.7	11.4
2022	218	19.0	11.4	12.8
2023	211	15.8	13.3	13.3
2024	199	17.0	11.7	18.6

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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