Serving 245 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ps 308 Clara Cardwell 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 is 11-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 245 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 308 Clara Cardwell ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ps 308 Clara Cardwell's student population of 245 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
245 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 308 Clara Cardwell ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 308 Clara Cardwell is 0.42, 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
#3814 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
18%
29%
Black
74%
16%
White
3%
41%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps 308 Clara Cardwell's ranking?
Ps 308 Clara Cardwell is ranked #3814 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 308 Clara Cardwell often compared to?
Ps 308 Clara Cardwellis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 308 Clara Cardwell?
245 students attend Ps 308 Clara Cardwell.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Ps 308 Clara Cardwell students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 308 Clara Cardwell?
Ps 308 Clara Cardwell has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 308 Clara Cardwell offer ?
Ps 308 Clara Cardwell offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 308 Clara Cardwell part of?
Ps 308 Clara Cardwell is part of New York City Geographic District #16 School District.
In what neighborhood is Ps 308 Clara Cardwell located?
Ps 308 Clara Cardwell is located in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 46 other public schools located in Bedford Stuyvesant.
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