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P.s. 159 Isaac Pitkin vs. P.s. 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden

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School Overview

School
P.s. 159 Isaac Pitkin
2781 Pitkin Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11208
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
P.s. 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden
111 Berriman St
Brooklyn, NY 11208
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

P.s. 159 Isaac Pitkin ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

P.s. 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden 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 20%)
Overview
Serving 611 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 159 Isaac Pitkin 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 48% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Serving 527 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden 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 44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
611 students
527 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 159 Isaac Pitkin 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. 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 159 Isaac Pitkin.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden.
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
37 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 159 Isaac Pitkin 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. 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 159 Isaac Pitkin 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. 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden 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.

Test Scores

#2459 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#3416 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 159 Isaac Pitkin, 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. 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
48%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
44%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 159 Isaac Pitkin 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. 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden 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.
42%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
23%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 159 Isaac Pitkin 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. 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden 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.
70-74%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 159 Isaac Pitkin who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science 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. 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science 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.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of P.s. 159 Isaac Pitkin by grade.
This chart displays the students of P.s. 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden by grade.
Pre-K Students
33
63
Kindergarten Students
109
70
Grade 1 Students
113
77
Grade 2 Students
97
78
Grade 3 Students
79
68
Grade 4 Students
96
92
Grade 5 Students
83
79
Ungraded Students
1
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 159 Isaac Pitkin, 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. 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden, 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.
% Asian
55%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 159 Isaac Pitkin, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian 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 Asian at P.s. 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian 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.
% Hispanic
26%
56%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 159 Isaac Pitkin, 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. 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden, 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.
% Black
17%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 159 Isaac Pitkin, 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. 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden, 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.
% White
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 159 Isaac Pitkin, 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. 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden, 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.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 159 Isaac Pitkin, 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. 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden, 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.
0.61
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 159 Isaac Pitkin, 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. 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden, 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.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
92%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 159 Isaac Pitkin, 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. 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden, 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.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 159 Isaac Pitkin, 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 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden, 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.
 
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