Ps 44 Marcus Garvey

432 Monroe St
Brooklyn, NY 11221
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 128 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 44 Marcus Garvey 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 128 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 30-39% (Top 1% in NY)
  • : 40-49% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ps 44 Marcus Garvey ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Ps 44 Marcus Garvey's student population of 128 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
128 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Ps 44 Marcus Garvey is 0.37, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NY)
(18-19)
30-39%
54%
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(18-19)
40-49%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
10%
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Hispanic
14%
29%
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Black
78%
16%
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White
6%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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0.37
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Ps 44 Marcus Garvey often compared to?
Ps 44 Marcus Garveyis often viewed alongside schools like Bedford Stuyvesant Collegiate Charter School, Ps 243 Weeksville School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% NY state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 44 Marcus Garvey?
128 students attend Ps 44 Marcus Garvey.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Ps 44 Marcus Garvey students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 44 Marcus Garvey?
Ps 44 Marcus Garvey has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 44 Marcus Garvey offer ?
Ps 44 Marcus Garvey offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 44 Marcus Garvey part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 128 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 30-39% (Top 1%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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