Very Good
#1357 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 29% in state
Maurice Sendak Community School (the)
Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #15 · Brooklyn, NY
A New York City Geographic District #15 elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
211 8TH ST, Brooklyn, NY 11215
- Math 78% proficient (2022)
- Reading 76% proficient (2022)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Maurice Sendak Community School (the) score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 7-year record (2016–2022) and has held near 77% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 86% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Maurice Sendak Community School (the) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 98Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 88Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$180,773
Median home value
$1,674,700
Median rent
$2,803/mo
College educated
80.2%
Homeownership
40.9%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11215; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| PS 372 Children's School (the)Enrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–6 | 0.4 mi | 452 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
New York City Geographic District #15
- Schools in district
- 49
- Rank in district
- #28 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.
Maurice Sendak Community School (the) is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #15; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Maurice Sendak Community School (the)
Maurice Sendak Community School (the) is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #15, serving approximately 199 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,357 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
What's said publicly about Maurice Sendak Community School (the)
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Maurice Sendak Community School (the)
What grades does Maurice Sendak Community School (the) serve?
Maurice Sendak Community School (the) serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Maurice Sendak Community School (the)?
Maurice Sendak Community School (the) has an enrollment of approximately 199 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maurice Sendak Community School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Maurice Sendak Community School (the) is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Maurice Sendak Community School (the) rank in NY?
Maurice Sendak Community School (the) ranks #1,357 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Maurice Sendak Community School (the)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Maurice Sendak Community School (the) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Maurice Sendak Community School (the)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Maurice Sendak Community School (the) has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Maurice Sendak Community School (the) a charter school?
No, Maurice Sendak Community School (the) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Maurice Sendak Community School (the) a Title I school?
No, Maurice Sendak Community School (the) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Maurice Sendak Community School (the)?
18.6% of students at Maurice Sendak Community 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
- 199
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.1%
- Phone
- (718) 840-5660
- Area population (ZIP 11215)
- 70,922
- Area average commute
- 38.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
Official sources & links
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 11215; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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