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Upper School At Ps 25 (Closed 2023)

787 Lafayette Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 91 students in grades 6-8, Upper School At Ps 25 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the New York state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the New York state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
91 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
(15-16)
10-14%
49%
(15-16)
20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)
1%
9%
Hispanic
(15-16)
27%
26%
Black
(15-16)
71%
18%
White
(15-16)
n/a
44%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
1%
2%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average).
How many students attend Upper School At Ps 25?
91 students attend Upper School At Ps 25.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Upper School At Ps 25 students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Upper School At Ps 25?
Upper School At Ps 25 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Upper School At Ps 25 offer ?
Upper School At Ps 25 offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Upper School At Ps 25 part of?
Upper School At Ps 25 is part of New York City Geographic District #16.

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