Ps 329 Surfside

Summary:

PS 329 Surfside is an elementary school in Brooklyn, New York, serving 313 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #21, which is ranked 515 out of 866 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

PS 329 Surfside faces significant challenges, with a student population that is predominantly African American (58.15%) and Native American (8.31%), and a very high percentage (over 96%) of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. The school consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of New York elementary schools, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math that are significantly lower than the district and state averages. Despite the relatively high per-student spending of $26,046, the school's academic outcomes remain well below those of nearby schools, such as PS 101 Verrazano, PS 216 Arturo Toscanini, and PS 253, which have proficiency rates that are 2-3 times higher than PS 329 Surfside.

Within PS 329 Surfside, the performance of specific student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, and Special Education students, is particularly low compared to their peers in the district and state, suggesting that the school may be struggling to effectively support the needs of these populations. The presence of several higher-performing schools in close proximity to PS 329 Surfside indicates that there may be opportunities for collaboration, resource-sharing, or learning from the successful practices of these neighboring schools to address the unique challenges faced by PS 329 Surfside and its students.


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Public PK, KG-5

 2929 W 30th St
       Brooklyn, NY  11224-1701


(718) 787-3460

District: New York City Geographic District #21

SchoolDigger Rank:
2333rd of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $26,046 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  313

Racial breakdown:

African American:
58.1%
Hispanic:
25.6%
American Indian:
8.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.5% Help


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Compare Details Ps 329 Surfside ranks worse than 95.7% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks last among 22 ranked elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #21. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.63. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (58.1%), Hispanic (25.6%), American Indian (8.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the New York City Geographic District #21. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ps 329 Surfside is 12.2, which is the 9th 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 329 Surfside is $26,046, which is the 3rd highest among 22 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #21.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Ps 329 Surfside:

SchoolDigger ranks Ps 329 Surfside 2333rd of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Ps 329 Surfside in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #21:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #21 515th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ps 329 Surfside

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Rank History for all students at Ps 329 Surfside

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 17.55 1919th 2206 13.0%
2007 13.74 1983rd 2219 10.6%
2008 13.41 2027th 2227 9.0%
2009 21.73 1947th 2257 13.7%
2010 21.15 1914th 2263 15.4%
2011 30.56 1734th 2286 24.1%
2012 42.84 1479th 2320 36.3%
2013 34.86 1557th 2325 33.0%
2014 29.90 1711th 2345 27.0%
2015 22.20 1878th 2352 20.2%
2016 20.08 1995th 2366 15.7%
2017 16.70 2093rd 2386 12.3%
2018 12.03 2218th 2395 7.4%
2019 13.80 2189th 2413 9.3%
2021 24.82 1753rd 2201 20.4%
2022 19.10 2070th 2434 15.0%
2023 9.63 2333rd 2439 4.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ps 329 Surfside

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.94 1620th 1941 16.5%
2019 34.42 1175th 1859 36.8%
2022 23.35 1812th 2031 10.8%
2023 18.70 1911th 2016 5.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ps 329 Surfside

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.87 1076th 1678 35.9%
2022 24.53 1737th 2099 17.2%
2023 17.90 1844th 2041 9.7%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Ps 329 Surfside

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.62 699th 730 4.2%
2019 23.54 518th 570 9.1%
2022 38.76 376th 622 39.5%
2023 35.31 407th 637 36.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Ps 329 Surfside

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.03 2216th 2338 5.2%
2019 14.07 2160th 2357 8.4%
2021 39.36 1224th 1955 37.4%
2022 21.72 1991st 2401 17.1%
2023 17.49 2117th 2403 11.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Ps 329 Surfside

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.45 2122nd 2340 9.3%
2019 15.42 2114th 2358 10.3%
2021 25.80 1552nd 1961 20.9%
2022 19.13 2070th 2400 13.8%
2023 5.75 2361st 2400 1.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Ps 329 Surfside

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.05 773rd 948 18.5%
2019 19.22 792nd 891 11.1%
2021 31.23 295th 427 30.9%
2022 28.47 698th 936 25.4%
2023 19.68 736th 857 14.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ps 329 Surfside

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.89 1195th 1392 14.2%
2019 24.85 1068th 1315 18.8%
2022 34.42 1042nd 1503 30.7%
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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.

Ps 329 Surfside Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Ps 329 Surfside

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 53 473 23 177 0 n/a n/a 0 726
1990 42 473 29 222 0 n/a n/a 0 766
1991 45 435 21 216 0 n/a n/a 31 748
1992 53 507 25 235 0 n/a n/a 0 820
1993 42 539 18 225 2 n/a n/a 0 826
1994 55 536 27 216 2 n/a n/a 0 836
1995 45 570 39 258 6 n/a n/a 0 918
1996 45 570 39 258 6 n/a n/a 0 918
1997 54 564 40 237 5 n/a n/a 0 900
1998 72 554 38 250 4 n/a n/a 0 918
1999 80 607 35 266 1 n/a n/a 0 989
2000 82 611 34 253 3 n/a n/a 0 983
2001 91 602 44 244 3 n/a n/a 0 984
2002 79 520 48 221 2 n/a n/a 0 870
2003 79 520 48 221 2 n/a n/a 0 870
2004 81 489 43 201 2 n/a n/a 0 816
2005 82 437 47 196 0 n/a n/a 0 762
2006 74 422 38 190 0 n/a n/a 0 724
2007 55 425 40 167 1 n/a n/a 0 688
2008 60 402 40 148 1 n/a n/a 0 651
2009 65 366 27 141 1 n/a n/a 0 600
2010 59 338 25 135 2 n/a n/a 0 559
2011 36 322 21 123 2 0 0 0 504
2012 36 303 17 122 1 3 0 0 482
2013 27 279 17 133 1 1 0 0 458
2014 28 274 21 125 0 0 0 0 448
2015 31 277 27 117 1 0 0 0 453
2016 27 245 27 119 2 0 1 0 421
2017 26 247 26 133 3 2 0 0 437
2018 23 250 24 119 2 1 1 0 420
2019 17 238 19 108 3 0 0 0 385
2020 18 233 17 107 5 0 1 0 381
2021 14 200 12 93 33 1 1 0 354
2022 10 180 15 90 30 0 3 0 328
2023 8 182 15 80 26 0 2 0 313

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 329 Surfside

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 726 41.0 17.7 n/a
1990 766 38.9 19.6 n/a
1991 748 45.9 16.2 n/a
1992 820 50.9 16.1 n/a
1993 826 51.0 16.2 n/a
1994 836 52.3 16.0 n/a
1995 918 55.5 16.5 n/a
1996 918 55.5 16.5 n/a
1997 900 59.2 15.2 75.7
1998 918 66.4 13.8 84
1999 989 66.2 14.9 84.7
2000 983 70.0 14.0 78.7
2001 984 75.1 13.1 75.8
2002 870 n/a n/a n/a
2003 870 n/a n/a n/a
2004 816 n/a n/a n/a
2005 762 63.4 12.0 0
2006 724 62.0 11.7 83.3
2007 688 65.0 10.6 82.8
2008 651 61.0 10.7 88.5
2009 600 58.0 10.3 91.5
2010 559 53.0 10.5 n/a
2011 504 47.3 10.6 89.3
2012 482 42.0 11.4 91.1
2013 458 40.0 11.4 95
2014 448 31.0 14.4 86.4
2015 453 32.0 14.1 93.6
2016 421 33.0 12.7 93.6
2017 437 30.6 14.2 95.4
2018 420 31.0 13.5 95.2
2019 385 28.0 13.7 94.5
2020 381 30.0 12.7 96.3
2021 354 29.9 11.8 94.9
2022 328 27.9 11.7 97
2023 313 25.5 12.2 96.5

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 329 Surfside

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 726 41.0 17.7 n/a
1990 766 38.9 19.6 n/a
1991 748 45.9 16.2 n/a
1992 820 50.9 16.1 n/a
1993 826 51.0 16.2 n/a
1994 836 52.3 16.0 n/a
1995 918 55.5 16.5 n/a
1996 918 55.5 16.5 n/a
1997 900 59.2 15.2 75.7
1998 918 66.4 13.8 84
1999 989 66.2 14.9 84.7
2000 983 70.0 14.0 78.7
2001 984 75.1 13.1 75.8
2002 870 n/a n/a n/a
2003 870 n/a n/a n/a
2004 816 n/a n/a n/a
2005 762 63.4 12.0 0
2006 724 62.0 11.7 83.3
2007 688 65.0 10.6 82.8
2008 651 61.0 10.7 88.5
2009 600 58.0 10.3 91.5
2010 559 53.0 10.5 n/a
2011 504 47.3 10.6 89.3
2012 482 42.0 11.4 91.1
2013 458 40.0 11.4 95
2014 448 31.0 14.4 86.4
2015 453 32.0 14.1 93.6
2016 421 33.0 12.7 93.6
2017 437 30.6 14.2 95.4
2018 420 31.0 13.5 95.2
2019 385 28.0 13.7 94.5
2020 381 30.0 12.7 96.3
2021 354 29.9 11.8 94.9
2022 328 27.9 11.7 97
2023 313 25.5 12.2 96.5

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
201599.8%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ps 329 Surfside

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,743 (8.4%) $18,923 (91.6%) $20,665
2020 $1,303 (6.6%) $18,459 (93.4%) $19,762
2021 $2,246 (9.8%) $20,632 (90.2%) $22,878
2022 $4,597 (18.6%) $20,053 (81.4%) $24,650
2023 $5,249 (20.2%) $20,797 (79.8%) $26,046

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ps 329 Surfside

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2189th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 2333rd of 2439 Elementary schools
 4.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ps 329 Surfside)3415
 19%
   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 329 Surfside)2512.5
 12.5%
   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 329 Surfside)1917.7
 1.4%
   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 329 Surfside)2319.2
 3.8%
   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 329 Surfside)2127.5
 6.5%
   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 329 Surfside)2322.5
 0.5%
   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 Students385313
 18.7%
African American238182
 23.5%
American Indian326
 766.7%
Asian1915
 21.1%
Hispanic10880
 25.9%
Pacific Islander00
White178
 52.9%
Two or More Races02
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients94.5%96.5%
 1.9%


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Students at Ps 329 Surfside are 58% African American, 26% Hispanic, 8% American Indian, 5% Asian, 3% White.

Ps 329 Surfside ranks in the bottom 4.3% of New York elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 313 students attended Ps 329 Surfside.


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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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