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#4040 of 4,742 schools in NY

Dr Jacqueline Peek-davis School

Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #17 · Brooklyn, NY

A New York City Geographic District #17 elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

430 HOWARD AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11233

  • Math 16% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 36% proficient (2022)
  • 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.56 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.6Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency16.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-31.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-26.1 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile27th
Resources & Environment1.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.8:1
Chronic Absenteeism63.8%

Students at Dr Jacqueline Peek-davis School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency16%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency36%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 26% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
12%
ELA
8%
2013
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
19%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
16%
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

95.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Dr Jacqueline Peek-davis School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 86Very Walkable
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 76Very Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$62,034

Median home value

$1,013,000

Median rent

$1,613/mo

College educated

32.5%

Homeownership

23.1%

Poverty rate

23.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11233; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Brownsville Ascend Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.4K–80.3 mi699Compare →
PS 178 Saint Clair MckelwayEnrollment path unverified3.3PK–80.3 mi299Compare →
PS 191 Paul RobesonEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–50.3 mi165Compare →
Achievement First Brownsville Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.1K–120.4 mi844Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

New York City Geographic District #17

Schools in district
49
Rank in district
#43 of 49
District spending per student
The source marked this value as not applicable.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Dr Jacqueline Peek-davis School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #17; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dr Jacqueline Peek-davis School

Dr Jacqueline Peek-davis School is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #17, serving approximately 188 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,040 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dr Jacqueline Peek-davis School

What grades does Dr Jacqueline Peek-davis School serve?

Dr Jacqueline Peek-davis School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Dr Jacqueline Peek-davis School?

Dr Jacqueline Peek-davis School has an enrollment of approximately 188 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Jacqueline Peek-davis School?

The student-teacher ratio at Dr Jacqueline Peek-davis School is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dr Jacqueline Peek-davis School rank in NY?

Dr Jacqueline Peek-davis School ranks #4,040 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Dr Jacqueline Peek-davis School's MySchoolScout rating?

Dr Jacqueline Peek-davis School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Dr Jacqueline Peek-davis School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr Jacqueline Peek-davis School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Dr Jacqueline Peek-davis School a charter school?

No, Dr Jacqueline Peek-davis School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dr Jacqueline Peek-davis School a Title I school?

No, Dr Jacqueline Peek-davis School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dr Jacqueline Peek-davis School?

95.2% of students at Dr Jacqueline Peek-davis School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
188
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
63.8%
Area population (ZIP 11233)
82,711
Area average commute
40.8 min
Area median age
35.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 11233; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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