Serving 153 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 150 Christopher 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 11-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower 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 99% 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: 153 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 150 Christopher ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ps 150 Christopher's student population of 153 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
153 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 150 Christopher ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 150 Christopher is 0.53, 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
#3814 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
36%
29%
Black
59%
16%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps 150 Christopher's ranking?
Ps 150 Christopher is ranked #3814 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 150 Christopher often compared to?
Ps 150 Christopheris often viewed alongside schools like Brooklyn Ascend Charter School, Ps 156 Waverly by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 150 Christopher?
153 students attend Ps 150 Christopher.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Ps 150 Christopher students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 150 Christopher?
Ps 150 Christopher has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 150 Christopher offer ?
Ps 150 Christopher offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 150 Christopher part of?
Ps 150 Christopher is part of New York City Geographic District #23 School District.
In what neighborhood is Ps 150 Christopher located?
Ps 150 Christopher is located in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 28 other public schools located in Brownsville.
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