Serving 447 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, P.s. 89 Cypress Hills 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 16% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 447 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 89 Cypress Hills serves a 7.1 square mile area in Brooklyn, NY, where most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is approximately 5.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 89 Cypress Hills's student population of 447 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
447 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Rankings
P.s. 89 Cypress Hills 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. 89 Cypress Hills is 0.04, 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
#4242 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Hispanic
98%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Black
2%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2024. View full 19-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 89 Cypress Hills's ranking?
P.s. 89 Cypress Hills is ranked #4242 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 89 Cypress Hills often compared to?
P.s. 89 Cypress Hillsis often viewed alongside schools like Achievement First Apollo Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 89 Cypress Hills?
447 students attend P.s. 89 Cypress Hills.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of P.s. 89 Cypress Hills students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 89 Cypress Hills?
P.s. 89 Cypress Hills has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 89 Cypress Hills offer ?
P.s. 89 Cypress Hills offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 89 Cypress Hills part of?
P.s. 89 Cypress Hills is part of New York City Geographic District #19.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 89 Cypress Hills located?
P.s. 89 Cypress Hills is located in the Cypress Hills neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 11 other public schools located in Cypress Hills.
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