Serving 699 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ps 222 Katherine R Snyder ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher 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 64% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 699 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 222 Katherine R Snyder ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Ps 222 Katherine R Snyder's student population of 699 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
699 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 222 Katherine R Snyder ranks within the top 30% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 222 Katherine R Snyder is 0.75, which is more 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
#1071 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
27%
10%
Hispanic
16%
29%
Black
16%
16%
White
36%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps 222 Katherine R Snyder's ranking?
Ps 222 Katherine R Snyder is ranked #1071 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 222 Katherine R Snyder often compared to?
Ps 222 Katherine R Snyderis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 236 Mill Basin by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 222 Katherine R Snyder?
699 students attend Ps 222 Katherine R Snyder.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Ps 222 Katherine R Snyder students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 222 Katherine R Snyder?
Ps 222 Katherine R Snyder has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 222 Katherine R Snyder offer ?
Ps 222 Katherine R Snyder offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 222 Katherine R Snyder part of?
Ps 222 Katherine R Snyder is part of New York City Geographic District #22 School District.
In what neighborhood is Ps 222 Katherine R Snyder located?
Ps 222 Katherine R Snyder is located in the Marine Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 2 other public schools located in Marine Park.
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