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Fresh Creek School vs. P.s. 251 Paerdegat

Should you attend Fresh Creek School or P.s. 251 Paerdegat? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Fresh Creek School
875 Williams Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11207
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
P.s. 251 Paerdegat
1037 E 54th St
Brooklyn, NY 11234
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Fresh Creek School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 170 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fresh Creek School 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 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower 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 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 296 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 251 Paerdegat 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 25-29% (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 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
170 students
296 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fresh Creek School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 251 Paerdegat over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
44% | 56%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fresh Creek School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 251 Paerdegat.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fresh Creek School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 251 Paerdegat over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fresh Creek School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #19 School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 251 Paerdegat with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #22 School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2183 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#3647 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Fresh Creek School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 251 Paerdegat, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-59%
(Top 50% in NY)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fresh Creek School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #19 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 251 Paerdegat who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #22 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fresh Creek School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #19 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 251 Paerdegat who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #22 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥50%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-89%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 251 Paerdegat who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #22 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Fresh Creek School by grade.
This chart displays the students of P.s. 251 Paerdegat by grade.
Pre-K Students
25
25
Kindergarten Students
24
42
Grade 1 Students
25
38
Grade 2 Students
31
48
Grade 3 Students
28
52
Grade 4 Students
16
42
Grade 5 Students
21
49

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Fresh Creek School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #19 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 251 Paerdegat, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #22 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
5%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 251 Paerdegat, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #22 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
33%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Fresh Creek School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #19 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 251 Paerdegat, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #22 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
63%
73%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fresh Creek School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #19 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 251 Paerdegat, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #22 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Fresh Creek School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #19 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 251 Paerdegat, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #22 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Fresh Creek School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #19 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 251 Paerdegat, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #22 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.50
0.45
This chart showcases the diversity score of Fresh Creek School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #19 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 251 Paerdegat, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #22 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
84%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Fresh Creek School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #19 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 251 Paerdegat, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #22 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Fresh Creek School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #19 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 251 Paerdegat, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #22 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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