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#2136 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 45% in state

PS 139 Alexine a Fenty

Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #22

330 RUGBY RD, Brooklyn, NY 11226

Enrollment

708

Student-Teacher

11.2:1

Score

6.5

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New York schools

#2,136 of 4,742

In Brooklyn

#281 of 570

public schools

In district

#15 of 40

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #22

Equity

7.0 / 10

Very Good

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PS 139 Alexine a Fenty

6.5/10

Elementary School in Brooklyn · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About PS 139 Alexine a Fenty

PS 139 Alexine a Fenty is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #22. PS 139 Alexine a Fenty serves approximately 708 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 139 Alexine a Fenty has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,136 of 4,742 schools in NY.

Structured state assessment records for PS 139 Alexine a Fenty show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares0.6 pts above district
  • This school 6.5 · Average
  • District avg 5.9
  • NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

38% of students at PS 139 Alexine a Fenty were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-10 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14.1 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
Chronic Absenteeism38.3%

PS 139 Alexine a Fenty — Students at PS 139 Alexine a Fenty score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

67.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 40.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
48.1% (2021 NYSED)
ELA Proficiency 44.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
57.0% (2021 NYSED)

Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
85%
ELA
56%
2010
Math
64%
ELA
49%
2011
Math
56%
ELA
49%
2012
Math
30%
ELA
26%
2013
Math
36%
ELA
27%
2014
Math
33%
ELA
23%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
38%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
34%
ELA
33%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
38%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
38%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
32.8%
ELA
59.3%
2022
Math
43.5%
ELA
46.8%

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

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.6/10.

How PS 139 Alexine a Fenty Compares

See how PS 139 Alexine a Fenty performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.5/10
55th percentile in NY
Academic
6.7/10
Average
Growth
6.6/10
Average
Environment
5.8/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
68%
Teaching Staff
11:1 student-teacher ratio
63 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
38.3%

Location

330 RUGBY RD, Brooklyn, NY 11226

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering PS 139 Alexine a Fenty may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 249 CATON (THE) (rated 7.3/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is BROOKLYN DREAMS CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 7.0/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, PS 245 (rated 6.6/10, 0.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.6 mi
School Distance Rating
CORTELYOU EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Brooklyn 0.1 mi
YESHIVA BONIM LAMOKOM Brooklyn 0.3 mi 6.5
PS 245 Brooklyn 0.3 mi 6.6
JHS 62 DITMAS Brooklyn 0.4 mi 7.6
PS 889 Brooklyn 0.4 mi 3.5
MS 890 Brooklyn 0.4 mi 8.3
PS 217 COLONEL DAVID MARCUS SCHOOL Brooklyn 0.5 mi 5.8
PS 249 CATON (THE) Brooklyn 0.6 mi 7.3
YESHIVAT SHAARE TORAH GIRLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Brooklyn 0.5 mi 6.0
BROOKLYN DREAMS CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn 0.7 mi 7.0
MS 839 Brooklyn 0.6 mi 7.8
BROOKLYN COLLEGE ACADEMY Brooklyn 0.6 mi 7.9
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-FLATBUSH Brooklyn 0.7 mi 5.8
SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY & RESEARCH EARLY COLLEGE Brooklyn 0.7 mi 8.2
HIGH SCHOOL FOR YOUTH AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AT ERASMUS Brooklyn 0.7 mi 6.7
HIGH SCHOOL FOR SERVICE AND LEARNING AT ERASMUS Brooklyn 0.7 mi 5.5
ACADEMY OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM Brooklyn 0.7 mi 6.6
ACAD FOR COLLEGE PREP AND CAREER EXP Brooklyn 0.7 mi 5.3
INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Brooklyn 0.7 mi 5.3
PS 179 KENSINGTON Brooklyn 0.6 mi 6.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 11226 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$81,084

Median Home Value

$866,300

Median Rent

$1,751/mo

Population

100,022

College Educated

36.2%

Homeownership

13.5%

Avg Commute

46.8 min

Poverty Rate

15.3%

Median Age

36.5

Similar Schools

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School Rating
EAST VILLAGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL (THE) New York, NY 6.5
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HUTH ROAD SCHOOL Grand Island, NY 6.5
JOHN M MARSHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL East Hampton, NY 6.5
PS 29 BARDWELL Staten Island, NY 6.5
PS 312 BERGEN BEACH Brooklyn, NY 6.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PS 139 Alexine a Fenty

What grades does PS 139 Alexine a Fenty serve?

PS 139 Alexine a Fenty serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend PS 139 Alexine a Fenty?

PS 139 Alexine a Fenty has an enrollment of approximately 708 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 139 Alexine a Fenty?

The student-teacher ratio at PS 139 Alexine a Fenty is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does PS 139 Alexine a Fenty rank in NY?

PS 139 Alexine a Fenty ranks #2,136 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is PS 139 Alexine a Fenty's MySchoolScout rating?

PS 139 Alexine a Fenty has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 139 Alexine a Fenty?

Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 139 Alexine a Fenty has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is PS 139 Alexine a Fenty a charter school?

No, PS 139 Alexine a Fenty is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is PS 139 Alexine a Fenty a Title I school?

No, PS 139 Alexine a Fenty is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 139 Alexine a Fenty?

67.9% of students at PS 139 Alexine a Fenty qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
92 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
98 Rider’s Paradise
Bike Score
93 Biker’s Paradise

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
708
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
63
Free/Reduced Lunch
67.9%
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.3%

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