Is Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin a good school?

Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin ranks 1396 th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin?

In the 2023-24 school year, 611 students attended Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin.

What is the racial makeup of Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin?

Students at Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin are 55% Asian, 26% Hispanic, 17% African American, 1% American Indian.

What schools do graduates of Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin attend?

Students who attend Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin usually go on to attend: Middle : Junior High School 218 James P Sinnott

Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin

Summary:

PS 159 Isaac Pitkin is an elementary school located in Brooklyn, New York, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 611 students. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #19, which is ranked 745 out of 865 districts in New York and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

PS 159 Isaac Pitkin has consistently ranked in the bottom half of New York elementary schools, with a statewide ranking between 1124 and 1396 over the past several years. The school's performance on state assessments is generally below the district and state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 28.95% to 57.29% in ELA and math, compared to the district's 32.92%-51.58% and the state's 42.6%-58.03%. The school also struggles with its 5th grade science assessment, with only 24.69% of students proficient or better. However, the school's performance for specific student subgroups, such as female, Asian, and English Language Learner students, is generally stronger than the overall school performance.

Compared to nearby schools, such as PS 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden, East New York Elementary School of Excellence, and PS 202 Ernest S. Jenkyns, PS 159 Isaac Pitkin generally performs at a similar or lower level on state assessments. However, some charter schools in the area, like East Brooklyn Ascend Charter School and Cypress Hills Ascend Charter School, have outperformed PS 159 Isaac Pitkin, particularly in math and ELA proficiency rates.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2781 Pitkin Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11208-3299

(718) 277-4828

District: New York City Geographic District #19

SchoolDigger Rank:
1396^th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,181

Students who attend Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin usually attend:

Middle:

Junior High School 218 James P Sinnott

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 611

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

55.0%

Hispanic:

25.5%

African American:

16.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 94.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin ranks worse than 57.1% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 8^th among 22 ranked elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #19. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.74. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (55%), Hispanic (25.5%), African American (16.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 94.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin is 14.5. 18 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #19 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin employs 42 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin is $19,181. 20 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #19 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin:

SchoolDigger ranks Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin 1396^th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #19:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #19 745^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2006	25.22	1813^th	2206	17.8%
2007	22.49	1823^rd	2219	17.8%
2008	25.06	1826^th	2227	18.0%
2009	20.58	1963^rd	2257	13.0%
2010	15.07	2034^th	2263	10.1%
2011	23.12	1870^th	2286	18.2%
2012	28.32	1806^th	2320	22.2%
2013	30.03	1717^th	2325	26.2%
2014	32.89	1643^rd	2345	29.9%
2015	30.93	1688^th	2352	28.2%
2016	29.00	1760^th	2366	25.6%
2017	25.36	1863^rd	2386	21.9%
2018	33.28	1667^th	2395	30.4%
2019	46.36	1255^th	2413	48.0%
2021	47.87	1124^th	2201	48.9%
2022	49.37	1190^th	2434	51.1%
2023	45.42	1298^th	2439	46.8%
2024	41.74	1396^th	2445	42.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	51.82	352^nd	938	62.5%
2019	64.81	157^th	860	81.7%
2022	55.16	322^nd	1027	68.6%
2023	41.26	539^th	1001	46.2%
2024	49.61	392^nd	1066	63.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	47.31	836^th	1941	56.9%
2019	35.78	1114^th	1859	40.1%
2022	42.89	1001^st	2031	50.7%
2023	36.62	1200^th	2016	40.5%
2024	33.46	1411^th	2110	33.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	42.90	1121^st	2045	45.2%
2019	61.34	617^th	2032	69.6%
2021	64.76	454^th	1678	72.9%
2022	60.89	665^th	2099	68.3%
2023	56.40	749^th	2041	63.3%
2024	54.91	773^rd	2078	62.8%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	34.60	523^rd	730	28.4%
2019	36.43	393^rd	570	31.1%
2022	51.67	250^th	622	59.8%
2023	51.13	269^th	637	57.8%
2024	53.75	274^th	766	64.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	32.79	1670^th	2338	28.6%
2019	46.18	1249^th	2357	47.0%
2021	50.52	958^th	1955	51.0%
2022	53.19	1086^th	2401	54.8%
2023	57.53	965^th	2403	59.8%
2024	47.51	1219^th	2413	49.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	35.02	1596^th	2340	31.8%
2019	46.20	1247^th	2358	47.1%
2021	42.12	1160^th	1961	40.8%
2022	45.58	1285^th	2400	46.5%
2023	32.15	1657^th	2400	31.0%
2024	35.56	1574^th	2411	34.7%

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Rank History for Asian students at Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	32.33	468^th	601	22.1%
2019	45.49	365^th	548	33.4%
2021	32.70	339^th	430	21.2%
2022	38.69	465^th	671	30.7%
2023	33.16	458^th	605	24.3%
2024	28.22	517^th	662	21.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	41.81	545^th	948	42.5%
2019	45.21	424^th	891	52.4%
2021	50.37	184^th	427	56.9%
2022	38.16	560^th	936	40.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	41.92	735^th	1315	44.1%
2022	24.75	1239^th	1503	17.6%
2023	45.08	753^rd	1429	47.3%
2024	40.58	878^th	1531	42.7%

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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

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Enrollment information for Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	15	557	43	529	0	n/a	n/a	1144
1990	5	620	17	470	0	n/a	n/a	1112
1991	6	607	36	450	4	n/a	n/a	1103
1992	8	641	34	430	4	n/a	n/a	1117
1993	6	691	23	384	3	n/a	n/a	1107
1994	6	693	27	431	1	n/a	n/a	1158
1995	1	712	36	397	5	n/a	n/a	1151
1996	1	712	36	397	5	n/a	n/a	1151
1997	3	663	43	382	4	n/a	n/a	1095
1998	2	631	46	348	3	n/a	n/a	1030
1999	6	639	66	347	3	n/a	n/a	1061
2000	3	635	76	349	3	n/a	n/a	1066
2001	1	674	75	365	1	n/a	n/a	1116
2002	3	609	96	298	3	n/a	n/a	1009
2003	3	609	96	298	3	n/a	n/a	1009
2004	3	592	93	293	4	n/a	n/a	985
2005	5	563	124	259	3	n/a	n/a	954
2006	10	538	125	234	3	n/a	n/a	910
2007	9	529	141	224	6	n/a	n/a	909
2008	8	519	164	228	6	n/a	n/a	925
2009	8	500	179	217	8	n/a	n/a	912
2010	7	465	218	219	11	n/a	n/a	920
2011	8	430	236	205	18	0	0	897
2012	11	368	250	187	14	0	0	830
2013	7	422	254	186	13	0	0	882
2014	8	391	235	195	15	0	2	846
2015	8	337	251	194	15	0	3	808
2016	5	338	268	219	17	0	1	848
2017	7	312	286	215	20	1	3	844
2018	11	247	319	196	21	1	5	800
2019	8	211	308	202	18	0	4	751
2020	11	197	329	190	15	0	4	746
2021	7	154	336	174	17	1	4	693
2022	6	130	321	147	16	1	8	629
2023	4	122	307	156	15	0	7	611
2024	2	103	336	156	9	1	4	611

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 159 Isaac Pitkin

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1144	58.9	19.4	n/a
1990	1112	57.9	19.2	n/a
1991	1103	57.9	19.0	n/a
1992	1117	50.9	21.9	n/a
1993	1107	51.1	21.7	n/a
1994	1158	56.0	20.7	n/a
1995	1151	56.2	20.5	n/a
1996	1151	56.2	20.5	n/a
1997	1095	56.0	19.6	92.1
1998	1030	60.0	17.2	89.7
1999	1061	60.0	17.7	87.1
2000	1066	60.0	17.8	93
2001	1116	66.0	16.9	93.8
2002	1009	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	1009	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	985	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	954	62.4	15.3	0
2006	910	65.0	14.0	95.9
2007	909	61.0	14.9	95.9
2008	925	57.0	16.2	95.9
2009	912	66.0	13.8	95.8
2010	920	61.0	15.0	n/a
2011	897	58.2	15.4	95.8
2012	830	51.0	16.2	96
2013	882	44.0	20.0	94.8
2014	846	52.0	16.2	99.6
2015	808	52.0	15.5	74.3
2016	848	48.0	17.6	72.6
2017	844	54.0	15.6	71
2018	800	52.0	15.3	84.8
2019	751	45.0	16.6	83.8
2020	746	49.0	15.2	84.2
2021	693	49.0	14.1	84.8
2022	629	51.0	12.3	83
2023	611	41.4	14.7	87.7
2024	611	42.0	14.5	94.9

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 159 Isaac Pitkin

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1144	58.9	19.4	n/a
1990	1112	57.9	19.2	n/a
1991	1103	57.9	19.0	n/a
1992	1117	50.9	21.9	n/a
1993	1107	51.1	21.7	n/a
1994	1158	56.0	20.7	n/a
1995	1151	56.2	20.5	n/a
1996	1151	56.2	20.5	n/a
1997	1095	56.0	19.6	92.1
1998	1030	60.0	17.2	89.7
1999	1061	60.0	17.7	87.1
2000	1066	60.0	17.8	93
2001	1116	66.0	16.9	93.8
2002	1009	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	1009	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	985	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	954	62.4	15.3	0
2006	910	65.0	14.0	95.9
2007	909	61.0	14.9	95.9
2008	925	57.0	16.2	95.9
2009	912	66.0	13.8	95.8
2010	920	61.0	15.0	n/a
2011	897	58.2	15.4	95.8
2012	830	51.0	16.2	96
2013	882	44.0	20.0	94.8
2014	846	52.0	16.2	99.6
2015	808	52.0	15.5	74.3
2016	848	48.0	17.6	72.6
2017	844	54.0	15.6	71
2018	800	52.0	15.3	84.8
2019	751	45.0	16.6	83.8
2020	746	49.0	15.2	84.2
2021	693	49.0	14.1	84.8
2022	629	51.0	12.3	83
2023	611	41.4	14.7	87.7
2024	611	42.0	14.5	94.9

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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