Serving 168 students in grades 3-8, Red Hook Neighborhood School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-8
- Enrollment: 168 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Red Hook Neighborhood School serves a compact area of approximately 0.3 square miles in Brooklyn, NY, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive and an average distance of about 0.5 miles from the school to the zone's edge, extending up to 0.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Red Hook Neighborhood School's student population of 168 students has grown by 80% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 78% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
168 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
School Rankings
Red Hook Neighborhood School 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 Red Hook Neighborhood School is 0.70, 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
#2751 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Hispanic
20%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Black
23%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
White
45%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-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 Red Hook Neighborhood School's ranking?
Red Hook Neighborhood School is ranked #2751 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Red Hook Neighborhood School often compared to?
Red Hook Neighborhood Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 15 Patrick F Daly, Pave Academy Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Red Hook Neighborhood School?
168 students attend Red Hook Neighborhood School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Red Hook Neighborhood School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Red Hook Neighborhood School?
Red Hook Neighborhood School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Red Hook Neighborhood School offer ?
Red Hook Neighborhood School offers enrollment in grades 3-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Red Hook Neighborhood School part of?
Red Hook Neighborhood School is part of New York City Geographic District #15.
In what neighborhood is Red Hook Neighborhood School located?
Red Hook Neighborhood School is located in the Red Hook neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 4 other public schools located in Red Hook.
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