Serving 153 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps/is 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell 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 <50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to 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 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 153 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps/is 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
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Community Size
School Overview
Ps/is 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell's student population of 153 students has declined by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
153 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps/is 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell 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/is 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell is 0.53, 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
#2611 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
21%
29%
Black
65%
16%
White
9%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps/is 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell's ranking?
Ps/is 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell is ranked #2611 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps/is 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell?
153 students attend Ps/is 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Ps/is 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps/is 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell?
Ps/is 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps/is 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell offer ?
Ps/is 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps/is 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell part of?
Ps/is 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell is part of New York City Geographic District #23 School District.
In what neighborhood is Ps/is 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell located?
Ps/is 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell is located in the Ocean Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 14 other public schools located in Ocean Hill.
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