Serving 190 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fresh Creek School ranks in the bottom 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 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%). 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 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 190 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fresh Creek School serves a 0.3 square mile area in Brooklyn, NY, with most families typically driving 5-10 minutes to reach the school. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is about 0.5 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fresh Creek School's student population of 190 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
190 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fresh Creek School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fresh Creek School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2183 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
37%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
58%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
39%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Not mentioned
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fresh Creek School's ranking?
Fresh Creek School is ranked #2183 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Fresh Creek School often compared to?
Fresh Creek Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 251 Paerdegat, P.s. 13 Roberto Clemente, Achievement First East New York Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Fresh Creek School?
190 students attend Fresh Creek School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Fresh Creek School students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fresh Creek School?
Fresh Creek School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fresh Creek School offer ?
Fresh Creek School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fresh Creek School part of?
Fresh Creek School is part of New York City Geographic District #19.
In what neighborhood is Fresh Creek School located?
Fresh Creek School is located in the Financial District neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY.
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