Serving 136 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 190 Sheffield 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 30-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% 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: 136 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 190 Sheffield ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Ps 190 Sheffield's student population of 136 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
136 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Ps 190 Sheffield ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 190 Sheffield is 0.51, 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
#2714 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
3%
10%
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Hispanic
20%
29%
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Black
67%
16%
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White
9%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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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
7%
3%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps 190 Sheffield's ranking?
Ps 190 Sheffield is ranked #2714 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 190 Sheffield?
136 students attend Ps 190 Sheffield.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Ps 190 Sheffield students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 190 Sheffield?
Ps 190 Sheffield has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 190 Sheffield offer ?
Ps 190 Sheffield offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 190 Sheffield part of?
Ps 190 Sheffield is part of New York City Geographic District #19 School District.
In what neighborhood is Ps 190 Sheffield located?
Ps 190 Sheffield is located in the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 41 other public schools located in East New York.
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