Serving 236 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 213 New Lots 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 236 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 213 New Lots ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Ps 213 New Lots's student population of 236 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
236 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 213 New Lots 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 Ps 213 New Lots is 0.48, 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
#4333 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
17%
29%
Black
70%
16%
White
3%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
51%
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 Ps 213 New Lots's ranking?
Ps 213 New Lots is ranked #4333 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 213 New Lots often compared to?
Ps 213 New Lotsis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 190 Sheffield by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 213 New Lots?
236 students attend Ps 213 New Lots.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Ps 213 New Lots students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 213 New Lots?
Ps 213 New Lots has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 213 New Lots offer ?
Ps 213 New Lots offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 213 New Lots part of?
Ps 213 New Lots is part of New York City Geographic District #19 School District.
In what neighborhood is Ps 213 New Lots located?
Ps 213 New Lots is located in the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 41 other public schools located in East New York.
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