Serving 567 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, P.s. 192 Magnet School For Math And Science Inquiry ranks in the top 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 41% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 567 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 192 Magnet School For Math And Science Inquiry ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
P.s. 192 Magnet School For Math And Science Inquiry's student population of 567 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
567 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 192 Magnet School For Math And Science Inquiry ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 192 Magnet School For Math And Science Inquiry is 0.66, 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
#1856 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
19%
10%
Hispanic
40%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
39%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 192 Magnet School For Math And Science Inquiry's ranking?
P.s. 192 Magnet School For Math And Science Inquiry is ranked #1856 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 192 Magnet School For Math And Science Inquiry often compared to?
P.s. 192 Magnet School For Math And Science Inquiryis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 121 Nelson A Rockefeller, Magnet School Of Math Science & Design Technology by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 192 Magnet School For Math And Science Inquiry?
567 students attend P.s. 192 Magnet School For Math And Science Inquiry.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of P.s. 192 Magnet School For Math And Science Inquiry students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 192 Magnet School For Math And Science Inquiry?
P.s. 192 Magnet School For Math And Science Inquiry has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 192 Magnet School For Math And Science Inquiry offer ?
P.s. 192 Magnet School For Math And Science Inquiry offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 192 Magnet School For Math And Science Inquiry part of?
P.s. 192 Magnet School For Math And Science Inquiry is part of New York City Geographic District #20 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 192 Magnet School For Math And Science Inquiry located?
P.s. 192 Magnet School For Math And Science Inquiry is located in the Mapleton neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 3 other public schools located in Mapleton.
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