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P.s. 214 Michael Friedsam vs. P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus

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School Overview

School
P.s. 214 Michael Friedsam
2944 Pitkin Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11208
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus
133 E 53rd St
Brooklyn, NY 11203
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

P.s. 214 Michael Friedsam 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%)

P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 745 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 214 Michael Friedsam 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 47% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (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.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 269 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
745 students
269 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 214 Michael Friedsam 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. 268 Emma Lazarus over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
45% | 55%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 214 Michael Friedsam.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus.
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
29 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 214 Michael Friedsam 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. 268 Emma Lazarus over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 214 Michael Friedsam with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #19 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. 268 Emma Lazarus with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #18 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

#2689 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#1782 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 214 Michael Friedsam, 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. 268 Emma Lazarus, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
47%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
65-69%
(Top 30% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 214 Michael Friedsam who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #19 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. 268 Emma Lazarus who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #18 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
38%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 214 Michael Friedsam 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 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. 268 Emma Lazarus who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #18 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥90%
(Top 30% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 214 Michael Friedsam who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #19 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of P.s. 214 Michael Friedsam by grade.
This chart displays the students of P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus by grade.
Pre-K Students
99
34
Kindergarten Students
110
41
Grade 1 Students
106
34
Grade 2 Students
108
46
Grade 3 Students
111
46
Grade 4 Students
98
30
Grade 5 Students
109
37
Ungraded Students
4
1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
3%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 214 Michael Friedsam, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #19 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. 268 Emma Lazarus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #18 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
60%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 214 Michael Friedsam, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #19 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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% Hispanic
22%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 214 Michael Friedsam, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #19 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. 268 Emma Lazarus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #18 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
11%
79%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 214 Michael Friedsam, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #19 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. 268 Emma Lazarus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #18 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 214 Michael Friedsam, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #19 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. 268 Emma Lazarus, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #18 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%
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0.58
0.35
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 214 Michael Friedsam, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #19 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. 268 Emma Lazarus, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #18 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
88%
88%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 214 Michael Friedsam, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #19 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. 268 Emma Lazarus, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #18 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 P.s. 214 Michael Friedsam, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #19 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. 268 Emma Lazarus, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #18 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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