Ps 153 Homecrest

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PS 153 Homecrest is an elementary school located in Brooklyn, New York, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 486 students. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #21, which is ranked 537 out of 865 districts in New York and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

PS 153 Homecrest faces several challenges, including consistently low academic performance, particularly for certain student subgroups. The school's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in New York State Assessments, is generally lower than the district and state averages across various grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 3rd grade ELA proficiency rate was 28.57%, compared to 41.54% for the district and 42.6% for the state. The school's performance is particularly low for White students and Special Education students, who rank in the bottom quartile of New York elementary schools. Over the past several years, PS 153 Homecrest has consistently ranked in the bottom half of New York elementary schools, with a ranking between 682 and 1524 out of around 2,400 schools.

When comparing PS 153 Homecrest to nearby schools within the same district, such as PS 215 Morris H. Weiss, some schools perform significantly better academically, with higher proficiency rates in ELA and Math. However, other nearby schools, such as PS 238 Anne Sullivan, also struggle academically, with proficiency rates well below the district and state averages. While PS 153 Homecrest has seen a steady increase in per-student spending, from $16,826 in 2019-2020 to $22,567 in 2022-2023, this increased spending does not appear to have translated into significant improvements in the school's academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1970 Homecrest Ave
       Brooklyn, NY  11229-2710


(718) 375-4484

District: New York City Geographic District #21

SchoolDigger Rank:
1524th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,567 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.6 Help
Number of students:  486

Racial breakdown:

White:
36.0%
Hispanic:
35.2%
Asian:
23.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83.3% Help


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Compare Details Ps 153 Homecrest ranks worse than 62.3% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 14th among 22 ranked elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #21. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.44. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Ps 153 Homecrest is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (36%), Hispanic (35.2%), Asian (23.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 83.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ps 153 Homecrest is 9.6, which is the 3rd best among 22 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #21. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ps 153 Homecrest is $22,567, which is the 6th highest among 22 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #21.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ps 153 Homecrest:

SchoolDigger ranks Ps 153 Homecrest 1524th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Ps 153 Homecrest in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #21:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #21 537th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ps 153 Homecrest

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Rank History for all students at Ps 153 Homecrest

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 69.34 763rd 2206 65.4%
2007 63.98 964th 2219 56.6%
2008 36.20 1655th 2227 25.7%
2009 48.64 1432nd 2257 36.6%
2010 62.70 934th 2263 58.7%
2011 59.18 1040th 2286 54.5%
2012 58.57 1080th 2320 53.4%
2013 62.19 799th 2325 65.6%
2014 65.31 758th 2345 67.7%
2015 56.24 1000th 2352 57.5%
2016 48.57 1220th 2366 48.4%
2017 60.46 907th 2386 62.0%
2018 63.02 870th 2395 63.7%
2019 53.21 1087th 2413 55.0%
2021 66.73 682nd 2201 69.0%
2022 49.85 1181st 2434 51.5%
2023 50.72 1143rd 2439 53.1%
2024 37.44 1524th 2445 37.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ps 153 Homecrest

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.01 208th 938 77.8%
2019 37.48 507th 860 41.0%
2022 51.97 362nd 1027 64.8%
2023 71.22 154th 1001 84.6%
2024 48.98 404th 1066 62.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ps 153 Homecrest

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.55 549th 1941 71.7%
2019 51.30 655th 1859 64.8%
2022 43.99 970th 2031 52.2%
2023 30.66 1412th 2016 30.0%
2024 22.73 1856th 2110 12.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ps 153 Homecrest

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.09 413th 2045 79.8%
2019 65.62 543rd 2032 73.3%
2021 85.35 138th 1678 91.8%
2022 58.92 709th 2099 66.2%
2023 64.22 570th 2041 72.1%
2024 49.30 943rd 2078 54.6%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Ps 153 Homecrest

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 11.49 757th 766 1.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Ps 153 Homecrest

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.32 967th 2338 58.6%
2019 52.25 1091st 2357 53.7%
2021 61.78 699th 1955 64.2%
2022 45.33 1298th 2401 45.9%
2023 40.22 1427th 2403 40.6%
2024 40.37 1434th 2413 40.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Ps 153 Homecrest

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.40 760th 2340 67.5%
2019 52.79 1053rd 2358 55.3%
2021 82.39 257th 1961 86.9%
2022 53.80 1048th 2400 56.3%
2023 60.63 882nd 2400 63.3%
2024 36.23 1552nd 2411 35.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Ps 153 Homecrest

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 43.31 377th 548 31.2%
2022 55.54 341st 671 49.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ps 153 Homecrest

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.69 459th 1392 67.0%
2019 45.30 664th 1315 49.5%
2022 48.56 711th 1503 52.7%
2023 44.88 759th 1429 46.9%
2024 38.53 925th 1531 39.6%
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Rank History for White students at Ps 153 Homecrest

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.63 597th 1408 57.6%
2019 28.83 1023rd 1338 23.5%
2021 66.81 400th 1224 67.3%
2022 37.23 926th 1399 33.8%
2023 28.00 1021st 1337 23.6%
2024 27.34 1075th 1392 22.8%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Ps 153 Homecrest

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 245 23 95 64 1 n/a n/a 0 428
1990 261 30 84 63 1 n/a n/a 0 439
1991 283 37 66 78 0 n/a n/a 20 484
1992 253 24 91 62 0 n/a n/a 0 430
1993 284 23 94 71 0 n/a n/a 0 472
1994 311 29 123 83 0 n/a n/a 0 546
1995 354 21 174 79 2 n/a n/a 0 630
1996 354 21 174 79 2 n/a n/a 0 630
1997 357 31 184 96 1 n/a n/a 0 669
1998 265 28 185 92 2 n/a n/a 0 572
1999 284 30 214 93 2 n/a n/a 0 623
2000 267 18 229 78 2 n/a n/a 0 594
2001 238 21 235 73 2 n/a n/a 0 569
2002 201 16 235 82 1 n/a n/a 0 535
2003 201 16 235 82 1 n/a n/a 0 535
2004 201 17 239 84 1 n/a n/a 0 542
2005 212 17 239 84 0 n/a n/a 0 552
2006 206 19 240 87 0 n/a n/a 0 552
2007 220 11 236 106 2 n/a n/a 0 575
2008 208 17 232 108 2 n/a n/a 0 567
2009 204 12 202 122 3 n/a n/a 0 543
2010 200 8 198 122 5 n/a n/a 0 533
2011 183 12 192 118 11 0 0 0 516
2012 183 18 180 138 17 11 0 0 547
2013 180 16 171 152 13 6 0 0 538
2014 172 19 166 174 10 0 0 0 541
2015 190 15 152 174 27 0 0 0 558
2016 189 14 144 189 26 0 2 0 564
2017 162 11 126 191 26 13 2 0 531
2018 171 7 144 197 23 14 2 0 558
2019 169 7 139 197 21 11 2 0 546
2020 193 9 137 200 24 12 2 0 577
2021 184 8 122 198 31 9 3 0 555
2022 184 11 110 194 17 7 5 0 528
2023 175 8 113 171 15 1 3 0 486

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 153 Homecrest

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 428 22.9 18.6 n/a
1990 439 23.9 18.3 n/a
1991 484 28.9 16.7 n/a
1992 430 24.9 17.2 n/a
1993 472 28.1 16.8 n/a
1994 546 25.9 21.1 n/a
1995 630 33.7 18.7 n/a
1996 630 33.7 18.7 n/a
1997 669 35.8 18.7 81.3
1998 572 37.1 15.4 78
1999 623 37.8 16.5 70.9
2000 594 41.0 14.5 81.6
2001 569 42.0 13.5 80.3
2002 535 n/a n/a n/a
2003 535 n/a n/a n/a
2004 542 n/a n/a n/a
2005 552 41.2 13.4 0
2006 552 42.0 13.1 89.7
2007 575 45.0 12.8 81.6
2008 567 43.0 13.2 85.2
2009 543 46.0 11.8 85.3
2010 533 41.0 13.0 n/a
2011 516 36.0 14.3 84.9
2012 547 37.5 14.5 82.8
2013 538 35.0 15.3 83.8
2014 541 35.0 15.4 91.7
2015 558 39.0 14.3 64.2
2016 564 42.0 13.4 62.2
2017 531 41.7 12.7 58.4
2018 558 43.0 12.9 78.1
2019 546 41.0 13.3 76.6
2020 577 40.8 14.1 75.4
2021 555 43.0 12.9 79.5
2022 528 38.0 13.8 77.7
2023 486 50.1 9.6 83.3

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 153 Homecrest

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 428 22.9 18.6 n/a
1990 439 23.9 18.3 n/a
1991 484 28.9 16.7 n/a
1992 430 24.9 17.2 n/a
1993 472 28.1 16.8 n/a
1994 546 25.9 21.1 n/a
1995 630 33.7 18.7 n/a
1996 630 33.7 18.7 n/a
1997 669 35.8 18.7 81.3
1998 572 37.1 15.4 78
1999 623 37.8 16.5 70.9
2000 594 41.0 14.5 81.6
2001 569 42.0 13.5 80.3
2002 535 n/a n/a n/a
2003 535 n/a n/a n/a
2004 542 n/a n/a n/a
2005 552 41.2 13.4 0
2006 552 42.0 13.1 89.7
2007 575 45.0 12.8 81.6
2008 567 43.0 13.2 85.2
2009 543 46.0 11.8 85.3
2010 533 41.0 13.0 n/a
2011 516 36.0 14.3 84.9
2012 547 37.5 14.5 82.8
2013 538 35.0 15.3 83.8
2014 541 35.0 15.4 91.7
2015 558 39.0 14.3 64.2
2016 564 42.0 13.4 62.2
2017 531 41.7 12.7 58.4
2018 558 43.0 12.9 78.1
2019 546 41.0 13.3 76.6
2020 577 40.8 14.1 75.4
2021 555 43.0 12.9 79.5
2022 528 38.0 13.8 77.7
2023 486 50.1 9.6 83.3

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.

Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely Immunized
201598.6%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ps 153 Homecrest

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,424 (8.1%) $16,160 (91.9%) $17,584
2020 $1,225 (7.3%) $15,601 (92.7%) $16,826
2021 $2,049 (11.0%) $16,550 (89.0%) $18,599
2022 $2,505 (11.9%) $18,583 (88.1%) $21,089
2023 $1,696 (7.5%) $20,871 (92.5%) $22,567

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ps 153 Homecrest

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1087th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 1143rd of 2439 Elementary schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ps 153 Homecrest)4326.2
 16.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #21)5546.6
 8.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Ps 153 Homecrest)6649.3
 16.8%
   3rd Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #21)6056.7
 3.3%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ps 153 Homecrest)5249.4
 2.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #21)5450.7
 3.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Ps 153 Homecrest)5763.6
 6.6%
   4th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #21)5655.9
 0.1%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ps 153 Homecrest)3346.6
 13.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #21)4451.5
 7.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Ps 153 Homecrest)4654.7
 8.7%
   5th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #21)5455.6
 1.5%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students546486
 11%
African American78
 14.3%
American Indian2115
 28.6%
Asian139113
 18.7%
Hispanic197171
 13.2%
Pacific Islander111
 90.9%
White169175
 3.6%
Two or More Races23
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.6%83.3%
 6.8%


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Ps 153 Homecrest ranks 1524th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Ps 153 Homecrest are 36% White, 35% Hispanic, 23% Asian, 3% American Indian, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 486 students attended Ps 153 Homecrest.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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