Serving 199 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 165 Ida Posner 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 20-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). 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 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 199 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 165 Ida Posner ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
P.s. 165 Ida Posner's student population of 199 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
199 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 165 Ida Posner 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. 165 Ida Posner is 0.36, 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
#3801 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
15%
30%
Black
79%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 165 Ida Posner's ranking?
P.s. 165 Ida Posner is ranked #3801 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 165 Ida Posner often compared to?
P.s. 165 Ida Posneris often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 184 Newport by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 165 Ida Posner?
199 students attend P.s. 165 Ida Posner.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of P.s. 165 Ida Posner students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 165 Ida Posner?
P.s. 165 Ida Posner has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 165 Ida Posner offer ?
P.s. 165 Ida Posner offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 165 Ida Posner part of?
P.s. 165 Ida Posner is part of New York City Geographic District #23 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 165 Ida Posner located?
P.s. 165 Ida Posner is located in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 28 other public schools located in Brownsville.
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