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P.s. 329 Surfside vs. P.s. 150 Christopher

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School Overview

School
P.s. 329 Surfside
2929 W 30th St
Brooklyn, NY 11224
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
P.s. 150 Christopher
364 Sackman St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

P.s. 329 Surfside 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%)

P.s. 150 Christopher 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 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 338 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 329 Surfside 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 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher 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 103 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 150 Christopher 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 11-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
338 students
103 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 329 Surfside 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. 150 Christopher 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. 329 Surfside.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 150 Christopher.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
11 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 329 Surfside 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. 150 Christopher over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 329 Surfside with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #21 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. 150 Christopher with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #23 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

#4206 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#4166 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 329 Surfside, 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. 150 Christopher, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 329 Surfside who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #21 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. 150 Christopher who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #23 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 329 Surfside who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #21 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. 150 Christopher who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #23 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-89%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-79%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 329 Surfside who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #21 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. 150 Christopher who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #23 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. 329 Surfside by grade.
This chart displays the students of P.s. 150 Christopher by grade.
Pre-K Students
48
15
Kindergarten Students
48
11
Grade 1 Students
51
13
Grade 2 Students
50
17
Grade 3 Students
50
13
Grade 4 Students
39
16
Grade 5 Students
51
18
Ungraded Students
1
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
5%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 329 Surfside, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #21 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. 150 Christopher, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #23 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 329 Surfside, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #21 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. 150 Christopher, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #23 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
32%
41%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 329 Surfside, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #21 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. 150 Christopher, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #23 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
57%
56%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 329 Surfside, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #21 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. 150 Christopher, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #23 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 329 Surfside, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #21 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. 150 Christopher, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #23 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. 329 Surfside, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #21 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. 150 Christopher, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #23 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
0.57
0.52
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 329 Surfside, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #21 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. 150 Christopher, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #23 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
96%
97%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 329 Surfside, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #21 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. 150 Christopher, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #23 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%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 329 Surfside, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #21 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. 150 Christopher, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #23 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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