Summary:
PS 253 is an exceptional elementary school located in Brooklyn, New York, serving 875 students in grades K-5. As part of the New York City Geographic District #21, PS 253 has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, with a current statewide ranking of 430 out of 2,445 schools and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
PS 253's academic performance is truly remarkable, consistently outperforming both the district and state averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math were significantly higher than the district and state averages, with 3rd-grade ELA at 66.43% (vs. 41.54% district, 42.6% state), 4th-grade ELA at 76.03% (vs. 49.2% district, 47.05% state), and 5th-grade Math at 66.39% (vs. 51.76% district, 48.93% state). This strong performance extends across various student subgroups, including female students, male students, Asian students, Hispanic students, white students, English Language Learners, Special Education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.
Interestingly, while PS 253 outperforms the district and state averages, some of the nearby schools within the same district, such as PS 216 Arturo Toscanini and PS 90 Edna Cohen School, have lower academic performance and rankings compared to PS 253. This suggests that PS 253 may have unique practices or resources that contribute to its exceptional success, which could serve as a model for other schools in the region.
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Detail:
Public, Magnet K-5
District:
New York City Geographic District #21
SchoolDigger Rank:
430th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,696
Students who attend Ps 253 usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 14.5
Number of students: 913
Racial breakdown:
White:
37.9%
Asian:
30.7%
Hispanic:
27.5%
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Two or more races:
2.0%
African American:
0.9%
American Indian:
0.9%
Pacific Islander:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 90.5%
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