Public School Review - Established 2003

P.s. 274 Kosciusko vs. La Cima Charter School

Should you attend P.s. 274 Kosciusko or La Cima Charter School? 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. 274 Kosciusko
800 Bushwick Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11221
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
La Cima Charter School
800 Gates Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11221
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

P.s. 274 Kosciusko 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%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

La Cima Charter 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 10%)
Overview
Serving 334 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 274 Kosciusko 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 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 187 students in grades Kindergarten-5, La Cima Charter 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
334 students
187 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 274 Kosciusko over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at La Cima Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 274 Kosciusko.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at La Cima Charter School.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
21 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 274 Kosciusko over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at La Cima Charter School 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. 274 Kosciusko with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #32 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 La Cima Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the La Cima Charter 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

#4093 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#2670 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 274 Kosciusko, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of La Cima Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
50-54%
(Top 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 274 Kosciusko who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #32 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 La Cima Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the La Cima Charter School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 274 Kosciusko who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #32 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 La Cima Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the La Cima Charter School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-59%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-89%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of P.s. 274 Kosciusko by grade.
This chart displays the students of La Cima Charter School by grade.
Pre-K Students
31
-
Kindergarten Students
47
27
Grade 1 Students
47
36
Grade 2 Students
44
18
Grade 3 Students
56
40
Grade 4 Students
63
35
Grade 5 Students
46
31

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 274 Kosciusko, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #32 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 La Cima Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the La Cima Charter 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
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 274 Kosciusko, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #32 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at La Cima Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the La Cima Charter 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
84%
48%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 274 Kosciusko, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #32 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 La Cima Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the La Cima Charter 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
11%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 274 Kosciusko, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #32 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 La Cima Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the La Cima Charter 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
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 274 Kosciusko, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #32 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 La Cima Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the La Cima Charter 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%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 274 Kosciusko, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #32 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 La Cima Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the La Cima Charter School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.28
0.58
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 274 Kosciusko, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #32 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 La Cima Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the La Cima Charter 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
91%
84%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 274 Kosciusko, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #32 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 La Cima Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the La Cima Charter 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
1%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 274 Kosciusko, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #32 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 La Cima Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the La Cima Charter School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
FULL PROFILE
FULL PROFILE