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PS 135 Sheldon a Brookner

Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #18 · Brooklyn, NY

A New York City Geographic District #18 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

684 LINDEN BLVD, Brooklyn, NY 11203

  • Math 36% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 40% proficient (2022)
  • 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-17.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-21.1 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
Resources & Environment4.1Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.5:1
Chronic Absenteeism39%

Students at PS 135 Sheldon a Brookner score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency36%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency40%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 35 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 38% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
64%
2010
Math
54%
ELA
46%
2011
Math
49%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
22%
ELA
29%
2013
Math
26%
ELA
27%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
26%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
29%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
26%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
38%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
38%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
34%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
36%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (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

91.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where PS 135 Sheldon a Brookner 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 79Excellent Transit
  • Bike 53Bikeable

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

Median income

$68,028

Median home value

$677,700

Median rent

$1,566/mo

College educated

25.9%

Homeownership

39.4%

Poverty rate

16%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11203; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Battalion Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition4.0privateK–50.1 mi57Compare →
East Flatbush Ascend Charter School (efacs)Charter · enrollment unverified6.9K–40.3 mi220Compare →
Bryans Educational CenterPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK0.4 mi15Compare →
Kings Collegiate Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.0K–120.4 mi1,205Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

New York City Geographic District #18

Schools in district
34
Rank in district
#17 of 33
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.

PS 135 Sheldon a Brookner is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #18; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About PS 135 Sheldon a Brookner

PS 135 Sheldon a Brookner is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #18, serving approximately 318 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,613 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about PS 135 Sheldon a Brookner

What grades does PS 135 Sheldon a Brookner serve?

PS 135 Sheldon a Brookner serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend PS 135 Sheldon a Brookner?

PS 135 Sheldon a Brookner has an enrollment of approximately 318 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 135 Sheldon a Brookner?

The student-teacher ratio at PS 135 Sheldon a Brookner is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does PS 135 Sheldon a Brookner rank in NY?

PS 135 Sheldon a Brookner ranks #2,613 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is PS 135 Sheldon a Brookner's MySchoolScout rating?

PS 135 Sheldon a Brookner has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 PS 135 Sheldon a Brookner?

Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 135 Sheldon a Brookner has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is PS 135 Sheldon a Brookner a charter school?

No, PS 135 Sheldon a Brookner is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is PS 135 Sheldon a Brookner a Title I school?

No, PS 135 Sheldon a Brookner is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 135 Sheldon a Brookner?

91.5% of students at PS 135 Sheldon a Brookner 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
318
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.0%
Area population (ZIP 11203)
76,853
Area average commute
46 min
Area median age
43.2
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 11203; 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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