Serving 97 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 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 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 97 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 150 Christopher serves a large attendance zone of approximately 468.2 square miles in Brooklyn, NY, with a typical drive to the school taking about 20-30 minutes and the furthest edge located 22.1 miles away. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is 12.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 150 Christopher's student population of 97 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
97 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
P.s. 150 Christopher 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. 150 Christopher is 0.50, 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
#4166 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
39%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
59%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 17-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. 150 Christopher's ranking?
P.s. 150 Christopher is ranked #4166 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 150 Christopher often compared to?
P.s. 150 Christopheris often viewed alongside schools like Brooklyn Ascend Charter School, P.s. 151 Lyndon B Johnson, P.s. 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 52% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 150 Christopher?
97 students attend P.s. 150 Christopher.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of P.s. 150 Christopher students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 150 Christopher?
P.s. 150 Christopher has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 150 Christopher offer ?
P.s. 150 Christopher offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 150 Christopher part of?
P.s. 150 Christopher is part of New York City Geographic District #23.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 150 Christopher located?
P.s. 150 Christopher is located in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 28 other public schools located in Brownsville.
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