Serving 231 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 327 Dr Rose B English 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower 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 97% 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: 231 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 327 DR ROSE B ENGLISH serves an attendance zone in Brooklyn, NY, covering approximately 468.2 square miles. Parents can typically expect a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 21.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 327 Dr Rose B English's student population of 231 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
231 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
P.s. 327 Dr Rose B English 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. 327 Dr Rose B English is 0.53, 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
#3281 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
63%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)85.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. 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. 327 Dr Rose B English's ranking?
P.s. 327 Dr Rose B English is ranked #3281 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 327 Dr Rose B English often compared to?
P.s. 327 Dr Rose B Englishis often viewed alongside schools like Ps/is 323, P.s. 156 Waverly by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 327 Dr Rose B English?
231 students attend P.s. 327 Dr Rose B English.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of P.s. 327 Dr Rose B English students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 327 Dr Rose B English?
P.s. 327 Dr Rose B English has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 327 Dr Rose B English offer ?
P.s. 327 Dr Rose B English offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 327 Dr Rose B English part of?
P.s. 327 Dr Rose B English is part of New York City Geographic District #23.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 327 Dr Rose B English located?
P.s. 327 Dr Rose B English is located in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 28 other public schools located in Brownsville.
School Reviews
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