Serving 883 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 177 Marlboro 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 55% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is equal to the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 883 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 177 Marlboro serves a compact area of approximately 0.3 square miles in Brooklyn, NY, with most students living within a short 5-10 minute drive, and the furthest boundary located about half a mile from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 177 Marlboro's student population of 883 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
883 students
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
P.s. 177 Marlboro 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. 177 Marlboro is 0.69, 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
#2539 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
28%
10%
Hispanic
29%
31%
Black
2%
15%
White
39%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.6%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 177 Marlboro's ranking?
P.s. 177 Marlboro is ranked #2539 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?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 177 Marlboro?
883 students attend P.s. 177 Marlboro.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of P.s. 177 Marlboro students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 177 Marlboro?
P.s. 177 Marlboro has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 177 Marlboro offer ?
P.s. 177 Marlboro offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 177 Marlboro part of?
P.s. 177 Marlboro is part of New York City Geographic District #21.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 177 Marlboro located?
P.s. 177 Marlboro is located in the Gravesend neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 11 other public schools located in Gravesend.
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