Serving 257 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 250 George H Lindsay 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 35-39% (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 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 257 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 250 George H Lindsey serves an attendance zone of approximately 0.2 square miles in Brooklyn, NY, with a typical drive time of 5 to 10 minutes to the school. The furthest edge of the zone is about 0.5 miles away, with an average distance of 0.3 miles from the school to the zone boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 250 George H Lindsay's student population of 257 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
257 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Where Relationships Matter!
School Rankings
P.s. 250 George H Lindsay 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. 250 George H Lindsay is 0.48, 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
#3467 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
70%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. 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)69.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-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. 250 George H Lindsay's ranking?
P.s. 250 George H Lindsay is ranked #3467 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 250 George H Lindsay often compared to?
P.s. 250 George H Lindsayis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 18 Edward Bush by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% 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. 250 George H Lindsay?
257 students attend P.s. 250 George H Lindsay.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of P.s. 250 George H Lindsay students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 250 George H Lindsay?
P.s. 250 George H Lindsay has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 250 George H Lindsay offer ?
P.s. 250 George H Lindsay offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 250 George H Lindsay part of?
P.s. 250 George H Lindsay is part of New York City Geographic District #14.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 250 George H Lindsay located?
P.s. 250 George H Lindsay is located in the Southside neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 7 other public schools located in Southside.
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