PS 97 HIGHLAWN (THE) vs PS 247
PS 97 HIGHLAWN (THE) has a higher overall rating of 7.2/10 compared to 6.5/10. In math proficiency, PS 247 leads at 81.0%.
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 97 HIGHLAWN (THE)
Brooklyn, NY
7.2/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
884 students
PS 247
Brooklyn, NY
6.5/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
744 students
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| Metric | PS 97 HIGHLAWN (THE) | PS 247 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.2 / 10 | 6.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.2 | 8.8 |
| Growth Score | 6.9 | 4.3 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 76.8% | 77.8% |
| Environment Score | 6.4 | 8.3 |
| State Rank | #1,506 of 4,744 | #2,467 of 4,744 |
| State Percentile | 68th | 48th |
Test Scores
| Subject | PS 97 HIGHLAWN (THE) | PS 247 |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 65.0% | 81.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 51.0% | 69.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Brooklyn (11222) | Brooklyn (11204) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $123,963 | $67,588 |
| Median Home Value | $1,245,600 | $1,097,200 |
| Median Rent | $2,595 | $1,751 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 65.4% | 30.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.5% | 20.2% |
| Avg Commute | 37 min | 41 min |