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#869 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 18% in state

Emily Warren Roebling School (the)

Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #13 · Brooklyn, NY

A New York City Geographic District #13 elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

37 HICKS ST, Brooklyn, NY 11201

  • Math 72% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 74% proficient (2022)
  • 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.32 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics8.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency72% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency74% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+18.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+13.1 pts
Overall Proficiency73% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)64% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+8.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile76th
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.2:1
Chronic Absenteeism20.9%

Students at Emily Warren Roebling School (the) score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency72%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency74%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 19 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 73% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
59%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
60%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
63%
ELA
64%
2015
Math
65%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
69%
ELA
78%
2018
Math
69%
ELA
79%
2019
Math
69%
ELA
79%
2020*
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2021*
Math
80%
ELA
82%
2022
Math
72%
ELA
74%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (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 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

14%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Emily Warren Roebling School (the) 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 96Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 77Very Bikeable

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

Median income

$169,285

Median home value

$1,131,700

Median rent

$3,207/mo

College educated

79.2%

Homeownership

35.5%

Poverty rate

10.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

New York City Geographic District #13

Schools in district
41
Rank in district
#12 of 40
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.

Emily Warren Roebling School (the) is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #13; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Emily Warren Roebling School (the)

Emily Warren Roebling School (the) is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #13, serving approximately 584 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #869 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Emily Warren Roebling School (the)

What grades does Emily Warren Roebling School (the) serve?

Emily Warren Roebling School (the) serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Emily Warren Roebling School (the)?

Emily Warren Roebling School (the) has an enrollment of approximately 584 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Emily Warren Roebling School (the)?

The student-teacher ratio at Emily Warren Roebling School (the) is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Emily Warren Roebling School (the) rank in NY?

Emily Warren Roebling School (the) ranks #869 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Emily Warren Roebling School (the)'s MySchoolScout rating?

Emily Warren Roebling School (the) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Emily Warren Roebling School (the)?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Emily Warren Roebling School (the) has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Emily Warren Roebling School (the) a charter school?

No, Emily Warren Roebling School (the) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Emily Warren Roebling School (the) a Title I school?

No, Emily Warren Roebling School (the) is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Emily Warren Roebling School (the)?

14.0% of students at Emily Warren Roebling School (the) 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
584
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.9%
Area population (ZIP 11201)
69,251
Area average commute
30.9 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 11201; 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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