Serving 145 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell 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 40-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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: 145 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS/IS 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell serves a large attendance zone in Brooklyn, NY, covering approximately 468.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 22.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell's student population of 145 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
145 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
New York, NY
School Rankings
P.s. 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell 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 P.s. 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell is 0.58, 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
#3377 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
59%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)58.6%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell's ranking?
P.s. 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell is ranked #3377 out of 4,346 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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell?
145 students attend P.s. 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of P.s. 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 6% 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 P.s. 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell?
P.s. 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell offer ?
P.s. 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell part of?
P.s. 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell is part of New York City Geographic District #23.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell located?
P.s. 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell is located in the Ocean Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 14 other public schools located in Ocean Hill.
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