Skip to main content

Very Good

#1666 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 35% in state

PS 149 Danny Kaye

Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #19 · Brooklyn, NY

A New York City Geographic District #19 elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

700 SUTTER AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11207

  • Math 47% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2022)
  • 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.06 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics6.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency46.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-24.1 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+4.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
Resources & Environment4.1Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
Chronic Absenteeism37.5%

Students at PS 149 Danny Kaye score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 34 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 42% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
56%
ELA
35%
2011
Math
58%
ELA
40%
2012
Math
17%
ELA
11%
2013
Math
21%
ELA
11%
2014
Math
18%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
20%
ELA
18%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
23%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
41%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
41%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
65%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 41% (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

94.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where PS 149 Danny Kaye 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 87Very Walkable
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 77Very Bikeable

Powered byWalk Score

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

Median income

$55,419

Median home value

$657,400

Median rent

$1,443/mo

College educated

19.4%

Homeownership

26.9%

Poverty rate

27.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11207; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hyde Leadership Charter School - BrooklynCharter · enrollment unverified6.3K–80.3 mi437Compare →
New Grace Center, Inc.Private · tuition6.5privatePK–80.3 mi106Compare →
PS 328 Phyllis WheatleyEnrollment path unverified6.3PK–50.3 mi263Compare →
Achievement First East New York Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.9K–120.4 mi1,138Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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 #19

Schools in district
52
Rank in district
#13 of 52
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 149 Danny Kaye is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #19; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About PS 149 Danny Kaye

PS 149 Danny Kaye is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #19, serving approximately 517 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,666 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about PS 149 Danny Kaye

What grades does PS 149 Danny Kaye serve?

PS 149 Danny Kaye serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend PS 149 Danny Kaye?

PS 149 Danny Kaye has an enrollment of approximately 517 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 149 Danny Kaye?

The student-teacher ratio at PS 149 Danny Kaye is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does PS 149 Danny Kaye rank in NY?

PS 149 Danny Kaye ranks #1,666 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is PS 149 Danny Kaye's MySchoolScout rating?

PS 149 Danny Kaye has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 149 Danny Kaye?

Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 149 Danny Kaye has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is PS 149 Danny Kaye a charter school?

No, PS 149 Danny Kaye is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is PS 149 Danny Kaye a Title I school?

No, PS 149 Danny Kaye is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 149 Danny Kaye?

94.2% of students at PS 149 Danny Kaye 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
517
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.5%
Area population (ZIP 11207)
93,445
Area average commute
45.9 min
Area median age
36.4
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 11207; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

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

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.