Ps 213 New Lots

580 Hegeman Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11207
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 236 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 213 New Lots 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 <50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher 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-5
  • Enrollment: 236 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : 15-19% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ps 213 New Lots ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Ps 213 New Lots's student population of 236 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
236 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Ps 213 New Lots is 0.48, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NY)
<50%
55%
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(18-19)
15-19%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
8%
10%
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Hispanic
17%
29%
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Black
70%
16%
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White
3%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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0.48
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Ps 213 New Lots often compared to?
Ps 213 New Lotsis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 190 Sheffield by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 213 New Lots?
236 students attend Ps 213 New Lots.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Ps 213 New Lots students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 213 New Lots?
Ps 213 New Lots has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 213 New Lots offer ?
Ps 213 New Lots offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 213 New Lots part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 236 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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