PS 270 JOHANN DEKALB vs PS 56 LEWIS H LATIMER
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 270 JOHANN DEKALB
Brooklyn, NY
5.9/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
122 students
PS 56 LEWIS H LATIMER
Brooklyn, NY
7.1/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
245 students
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| Metric | PS 270 JOHANN DEKALB | PS 56 LEWIS H LATIMER |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.9 / 10 | 7.1 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 1.9 | 6.6 |
| Growth Score | 9.5 | 8.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 69.7% | 41.2% |
| Environment Score | 2.7 | 3.8 |
| State Rank | #3,110 of 4,744 | #1,645 of 4,744 |
| State Percentile | 35th | 65th |
Test Scores
| Subject | PS 270 JOHANN DEKALB | PS 56 LEWIS H LATIMER |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 15.0% | 27.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 24.5% | 37.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Brooklyn (11205) | Brooklyn (11238) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $86,753 | $132,957 |
| Median Home Value | $892,800 | $1,146,000 |
| Median Rent | $2,307 | $2,511 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 52.5% | 71.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 26.7% | 11.7% |
| Avg Commute | 36 min | 38 min |