Ps/is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath And Science

850 Kent Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 298 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ps/is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath And Science 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 ≤20% (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 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 298 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ps/is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath And Science ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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School Overview

Ps/is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath And Science's student population of 298 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
298 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Ps/is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath And Science 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 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath And Science is 0.43, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
#3194 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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<50%
55%
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≤20%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
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Hispanic
73%
29%
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Black
20%
16%
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White
6%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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0.43
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ps/is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath And Science's ranking?
Ps/is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath And Science is ranked #3194 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 ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps/is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath And Science?
298 students attend Ps/is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath And Science.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Ps/is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath And Science students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps/is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath And Science?
Ps/is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath And Science has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps/is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath And Science offer ?
Ps/is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath And Science offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps/is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath And Science part of?
Ps/is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath And Science is part of New York City Geographic District #14 School District.

School Reviews

2   11/22/2010
I feel Administration and the Parent Coordinator are on the same team working against our childrens needs. They are looking out for themselves and their jobs. They take advantage of the immigrant population. The coordinator always has an excuse. The principal is always passing out excuses. PTA President and staff need to be more aware of their rights. Parents need to ask why their child is not learning. How come my child cannot do their homework to do basic math? The main population of 157 are Mexican immigrants and their culture usually NOT ALWAYS finds it to be disrespectful to question Authority Figures like administration of a school. The parents I have spoken to are afraid to question them. I explained to them that state test show that our children are not learning. PARENTS SHOULD DEMAND ANSWERS.
- Posted by Teacher - alici
2   11/22/2010
Parents of color ,black parents are not welcome at P.S. 157. The parent coordinator and the principal has made that clear for years. We are made to feel like outsiders and are not respected. They speak Spanish and never bother to translate. They don't even ask. I feel uncomfortable and disrespected in that school.
- Posted by Parent - nande
5   11/22/2010
This is a great school! Administration always finds time for you, teachers care and want nothing but the best for children. I pray they expand so my child can stay in the school for 3 more years.
- Posted by Parent - const
5   11/15/2010
The administration, and teachers in this school care alot about the kids. The space is beautiful and they always have something for parents. The parent coordinator works hard to get all the parents to come to workshops
- Posted by Parent - chris
5   11/15/2010
I recommend this school to everyone. They have many extra curricular activities such as Reader Theater,Piano, Dance, Sport competitions, Health and Wellness Program, Computers and ESL classes for parents. They also have a dedicated staff that their main priority is the student achievement and success.
- Posted by Parent - lalys
5   11/15/2010
How credible are these comments? Two of our children have graduated and one is currently attending PS 157. I came from another school where my children had serious security and academic problems. I no longer have these problems at PS 157. I have been here long enough to see the school changing for the better. I am very satisfied with the quality of the academic programs and the school activities my children have there. In the last 5 years I had two concerns and I spoke to the parent coordinator. She was of great help. She brought me to the principal, a pleasent young lady who immediately oppened her doors to me and my wife. I have no complaints about anything or anyone at this school. I read the three messages posted here about PS 157 and this seems like one same upsent person making false acussations. I suggest to this person to sit down with the principal and if she does not resolve her problem, to go to someone else above her. But to stop trying to cause harms to the school by posting unsupportted and untruthful comments. Thruth always prevails!
- Posted by Parent - ignac
2   10/26/2010
The only way I can review this school, is by my child's education. I am a working mother and do homework with my child when it is assigned. Something is terribly wrong. When I ask my child what did they do in school, the reply is Nothing. How can a teacher give out homework and not give a lesson throughout the day? My child is struggling in school. I will be looking into a charter school in my neighborhood.
- Posted by Parent - johnd

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 298 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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