Serving 710 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 215 Morris H Weiss ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 710 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 215 Morris H Weiss ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ps 215 Morris H Weiss's student population of 710 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
710 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 215 Morris H Weiss ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 215 Morris H Weiss is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1334 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
28%
10%
Hispanic
28%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
42%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps 215 Morris H Weiss's ranking?
Ps 215 Morris H Weiss is ranked #1334 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 215 Morris H Weiss often compared to?
Ps 215 Morris H Weissis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 216 Arturo Toscanini by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 215 Morris H Weiss?
710 students attend Ps 215 Morris H Weiss.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Ps 215 Morris H Weiss students are White, 28% of students are Asian, 28% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 215 Morris H Weiss?
Ps 215 Morris H Weiss has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 215 Morris H Weiss offer ?
Ps 215 Morris H Weiss offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 215 Morris H Weiss part of?
Ps 215 Morris H Weiss is part of New York City Geographic District #21 School District.
In what neighborhood is Ps 215 Morris H Weiss located?
Ps 215 Morris H Weiss is located in the Gravesend neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 11 other public schools located in Gravesend.
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