Serving 308 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 135 Sheldon A Brookner 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 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). 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 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 308 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 135 Sheldon A Brookner ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
P.S. 135 Sheldon A Brookner's student population of 308 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
308 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 135 Sheldon A Brookner ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.S. 135 Sheldon A Brookner is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2616 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
7%
29%
Black
78%
16%
White
9%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.S. 135 Sheldon A Brookner's ranking?
P.S. 135 Sheldon A Brookner is ranked #2616 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 135 Sheldon A Brookner often compared to?
P.S. 135 Sheldon A Brookneris often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School, P.S. 181 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 135 Sheldon A Brookner?
308 students attend P.S. 135 Sheldon A Brookner.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of P.S. 135 Sheldon A Brookner students are Black, 9% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 135 Sheldon A Brookner?
P.S. 135 Sheldon A Brookner has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 135 Sheldon A Brookner offer ?
P.S. 135 Sheldon A Brookner offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 135 Sheldon A Brookner part of?
P.S. 135 Sheldon A Brookner is part of New York City Geographic District #18 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 135 Sheldon A Brookner located?
P.S. 135 Sheldon A Brookner is located in the Little Caribbean neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 11 other public schools located in Little Caribbean.
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