PS 179 KENSINGTON vs PS 889
PS 889 has a higher overall rating of 8.2/10 compared to 5.8/10. PS 179 KENSINGTON is significantly larger with 672 students, about 1.7× the size of PS 889 (406). In math proficiency, PS 889 leads at 49.5%.
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 179 KENSINGTON
Brooklyn, NY
5.8/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
672 students
PS 889
Brooklyn, NY
8.2/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
406 students
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| Metric | PS 179 KENSINGTON | PS 889 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.8 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.5 | 7.7 |
| Growth Score | 7.0 | 9.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 87.4% | 50.7% |
| Environment Score | 3.1 | 5.1 |
| State Rank | #3,237 of 4,744 | #320 of 4,744 |
| State Percentile | 32th | 93th |
Test Scores
| Subject | PS 179 KENSINGTON | PS 889 |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 45.0% | 49.5% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 35.0% | 69.5% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Brooklyn (11218) | Brooklyn (11218) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $95,916 | $95,916 |
| Median Home Value | $914,300 | $914,300 |
| Median Rent | $1,966 | $1,966 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 51.0% | 51.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.4% | 12.4% |
| Avg Commute | 41 min | 41 min |