PS 56 LEWIS H LATIMER vs PS 270 JOHANN DEKALB
PS 56 LEWIS H LATIMER has a higher overall rating of 7.1/10 compared to 5.9/10. PS 56 LEWIS H LATIMER is significantly larger with 245 students, about 2.0× the size of PS 270 JOHANN DEKALB (122). In math proficiency, PS 56 LEWIS H LATIMER leads at 27.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
PS 56 LEWIS H LATIMER
Brooklyn, NY
7.1/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
245 students
PS 270 JOHANN DEKALB
Brooklyn, NY
5.9/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
122 students
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| Metric | PS 56 LEWIS H LATIMER | PS 270 JOHANN DEKALB |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.1 / 10 | 5.9 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.6 | 1.9 |
| Growth Score | 8.7 | 9.5 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 41.2% | 69.7% |
| Environment Score | 3.8 | 2.7 |
| State Rank | #1,645 of 4,744 | #3,110 of 4,744 |
| State Percentile | 65th | 35th |
Test Scores
| Subject | PS 56 LEWIS H LATIMER | PS 270 JOHANN DEKALB |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 27.0% | 15.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 37.0% | 24.5% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Brooklyn (11238) | Brooklyn (11205) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $132,957 | $86,753 |
| Median Home Value | $1,146,000 | $892,800 |
| Median Rent | $2,511 | $2,307 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 71.2% | 52.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.7% | 26.7% |
| Avg Commute | 38 min | 36 min |