Serving 440 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ps/is 45 Horace E Greene 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 26% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 440 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS/IS 45 Horace E Greene serves a 0.2 square mile area in Brooklyn, NY, with most families living within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, and the furthest point in the attendance zone located about 0.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ps/is 45 Horace E Greene's student population of 440 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
440 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Rankings
Ps/is 45 Horace E Greene ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps/is 45 Horace E Greene is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3436 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Hispanic
56%
31%
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Black
38%
15%
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White
3%
39%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.6%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 17-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps/is 45 Horace E Greene's ranking?
Ps/is 45 Horace E Greene is ranked #3436 out of 4,346 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?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps/is 45 Horace E Greene?
440 students attend Ps/is 45 Horace E Greene.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Ps/is 45 Horace E Greene students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ps/is 45 Horace E Greene?
Ps/is 45 Horace E Greene has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps/is 45 Horace E Greene offer ?
Ps/is 45 Horace E Greene offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ps/is 45 Horace E Greene part of?
Ps/is 45 Horace E Greene is part of New York City Geographic District #32.
In what neighborhood is Ps/is 45 Horace E Greene located?
Ps/is 45 Horace E Greene is located in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 35 other public schools located in Bushwick.
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