Serving 395 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, P.s. 184 Newport 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 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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.
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 (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 395 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 184 Newport serves a large attendance area in Brooklyn, NY, covering approximately 468.2 square miles. Families within the zone typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 21.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 184 Newport's student population of 395 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
395 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 184 Newport 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. 184 Newport is 0.47, 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
#3988 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
30%
31%
Black
67%
15%
White
1%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)81.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
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. 184 Newport's ranking?
P.s. 184 Newport is ranked #3988 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 184 Newport often compared to?
P.s. 184 Newportis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 41 Francis White, P.s. 165 Ida Posner by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 184 Newport?
395 students attend P.s. 184 Newport.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of P.s. 184 Newport students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 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 P.s. 184 Newport?
P.s. 184 Newport has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 184 Newport offer ?
P.s. 184 Newport offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 184 Newport part of?
P.s. 184 Newport is part of New York City Geographic District #23.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 184 Newport located?
P.s. 184 Newport is located in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 28 other public schools located in Brownsville.
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