PS 889 vs PS 217 COLONEL DAVID MARCUS SCHOOL
PS 889 has a higher overall rating of 8.2/10 compared to 6.6/10. PS 217 COLONEL DAVID MARCUS SCHOOL is significantly larger with 918 students, about 2.3× the size of PS 889 (406). In math proficiency, PS 217 COLONEL DAVID MARCUS SCHOOL leads at 51.0%.
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 889
Brooklyn, NY
8.2/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
406 students
PS 217 COLONEL DAVID MARCUS SCHOOL
Brooklyn, NY
6.6/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
918 students
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| Metric | PS 889 | PS 217 COLONEL DAVID MARCUS SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.2 / 10 | 6.6 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.7 | 6.9 |
| Growth Score | 9.8 | 7.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 50.7% | 83% |
| Environment Score | 5.1 | 3.4 |
| State Rank | #320 of 4,744 | #2,348 of 4,744 |
| State Percentile | 93th | 51th |
Test Scores
| Subject | PS 889 | PS 217 COLONEL DAVID MARCUS SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 49.5% | 51.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 69.5% | 48.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Brooklyn (11218) | Brooklyn (11230) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $95,916 | $69,522 |
| Median Home Value | $914,300 | $863,400 |
| Median Rent | $1,966 | $1,734 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 51.0% | 43.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.4% | 19.1% |
| Avg Commute | 41 min | 41 min |