Serving 728 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 214 Michael Friedsam 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 47% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 728 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 214 Michael Friedsam serves a 0.2 square mile attendance zone in Brooklyn, NY, with students typically living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, and the furthest edge of the zone located about 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 214 Michael Friedsam's student population of 728 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
728 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
P.s. 214 Michael Friedsam 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. 214 Michael Friedsam is 0.55, 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
#2689 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
63%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
39%
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)56%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 18-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. 214 Michael Friedsam's ranking?
P.s. 214 Michael Friedsam is ranked #2689 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 214 Michael Friedsam often compared to?
P.s. 214 Michael Friedsamis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 159 Isaac Pitkin, P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 214 Michael Friedsam?
728 students attend P.s. 214 Michael Friedsam.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of P.s. 214 Michael Friedsam students are Asian, 22% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 214 Michael Friedsam?
P.s. 214 Michael Friedsam has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 214 Michael Friedsam offer ?
P.s. 214 Michael Friedsam offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 214 Michael Friedsam part of?
P.s. 214 Michael Friedsam is part of New York City Geographic District #19.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 214 Michael Friedsam located?
P.s. 214 Michael Friedsam is located in the Cypress Hills neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 11 other public schools located in Cypress Hills.
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