Serving 339 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 298 Dr Betty Shabazz 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher 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 (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 339 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 298 DR BETTY SHABAZZ serves a large area in Brooklyn, NY, encompassing approximately 468.2 square miles. Families typically travel 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being about 12.2 miles and the furthest edge being 22 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 298 Dr Betty Shabazz's student population of 339 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
339 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
P.s. 298 Dr Betty Shabazz 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. 298 Dr Betty Shabazz 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
#3264 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
37%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
62%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)59.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
3%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 14-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. 298 Dr Betty Shabazz's ranking?
P.s. 298 Dr Betty Shabazz is ranked #3264 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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 298 Dr Betty Shabazz?
339 students attend P.s. 298 Dr Betty Shabazz.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of P.s. 298 Dr Betty Shabazz students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 298 Dr Betty Shabazz?
P.s. 298 Dr Betty Shabazz has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 298 Dr Betty Shabazz offer ?
P.s. 298 Dr Betty Shabazz offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 298 Dr Betty Shabazz part of?
P.s. 298 Dr Betty Shabazz is part of New York City Geographic District #23.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 298 Dr Betty Shabazz located?
P.s. 298 Dr Betty Shabazz is located in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 28 other public schools located in Brownsville.
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