Serving 1,057 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ps 169 Sunset Park 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 40-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 1,057 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 169 Sunset Park ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Ps 169 Sunset Park's student population of 1,057 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 103 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,057 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 169 Sunset Park ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 169 Sunset Park is 0.50, 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
#3319 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
62%
10%
Hispanic
34%
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
3%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps 169 Sunset Park's ranking?
Ps 169 Sunset Park is ranked #3319 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 169 Sunset Park often compared to?
Ps 169 Sunset Parkis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 1 Bergen by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 169 Sunset Park?
1,057 students attend Ps 169 Sunset Park.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Ps 169 Sunset Park students are Asian, 34% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 169 Sunset Park?
Ps 169 Sunset Park has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 169 Sunset Park offer ?
Ps 169 Sunset Park offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 169 Sunset Park part of?
Ps 169 Sunset Park is part of New York City Geographic District #15 School District.
In what neighborhood is Ps 169 Sunset Park located?
Ps 169 Sunset Park is located in the Sunset Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 24 other public schools located in Sunset Park.
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