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P.s. 233 vs. P.s. 53

Should you attend P.s. 233 or P.s. 53? 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
P.s. 233
91-30 Metropolitan Ave
Forest Hills, NY 11375
P.s. 53
544 7th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Top Rankings

P.s. 233 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)

P.s. 53 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)
Overview
P.s. 233 serves 523 students in grades Kindergarten-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
P.s. 53 serves 406 students in grades Kindergarten-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Type
Special
Special
Grades Offered
K-12
K-12
Total Students
523 students
406 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 233 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. 53 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
73% | 27%
73% | 27%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 233.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 53.
Total Classroom Teachers
105 teachers
70 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 233 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. 53 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
6:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 233 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 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. 53 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of P.s. 233 by grade.
This chart displays the students of P.s. 53 by grade.
Kindergarten Students
36
13
Grade 1 Students
30
20
Grade 2 Students
32
25
Grade 3 Students
4
5
Grade 4 Students
12
5
Grade 5 Students
1
1
Grade 6 Students
2
4
Grade 7 Students
-
7
Grade 8 Students
-
7
Grade 9 Students
2
3
Grade 10 Students
1
6
Grade 11 Students
2
4
Grade 12 Students
7
6
Ungraded Students
394
300

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 233, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 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. 53, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
14%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 233, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 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. 53, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
32%
40%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 233, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 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. 53, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
33%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 233, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 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. 53, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
14%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 233, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 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. 53, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
4%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 233, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 53, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.75
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 233, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 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. 53, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 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
85%
94%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 233, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 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. 53, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 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
1%
1%
(19-20 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 233, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 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. 53, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
 
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