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#4267 of 4,742 schools in NY

PS 150 Christopher

Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #23 · Brooklyn, NY

A New York City Geographic District #23 elementary school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.

364 SACKMAN ST, Brooklyn, NY 11212

  • Math 10% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 17% proficient (2022)
  • 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.41 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.4Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency16.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-43.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-44.3 pts
Overall Proficiency13% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-22.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile7th
Resources & Environment1.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.4:1
Chronic Absenteeism95.1%

Students at PS 150 Christopher score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 39 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 13% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
66%
ELA
39%
2010
Math
32%
ELA
22%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2012
Math
12%
ELA
8%
2013
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
8%
ELA
3%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
8%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
19%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 21% (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

97.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where PS 150 Christopher 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 90Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 76Very Bikeable

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

Median income

$40,060

Median home value

$549,400

Median rent

$1,231/mo

College educated

16.4%

Homeownership

13.8%

Poverty rate

33.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11212; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Christopher Avenue Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–50.2 mi280Compare →
Gregory Jocko Jackson-sports-artsEnrollment path unverified4.8PK–50.2 mi217Compare →
Leadership Preparatory Ocean Hill Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.8K–120.2 mi1,248Compare →
PS 298 Dr Betty ShabazzEnrollment path unverified5.7PK–50.2 mi333Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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

New York City Geographic District #23

Schools in district
28
Rank in district
#25 of 28
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 150 Christopher is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #23; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About PS 150 Christopher

PS 150 Christopher is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #23, serving approximately 103 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #4,267 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about PS 150 Christopher

What grades does PS 150 Christopher serve?

PS 150 Christopher serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend PS 150 Christopher?

PS 150 Christopher has an enrollment of approximately 103 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 150 Christopher?

The student-teacher ratio at PS 150 Christopher is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does PS 150 Christopher rank in NY?

PS 150 Christopher ranks #4,267 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is PS 150 Christopher's MySchoolScout rating?

PS 150 Christopher has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 150 Christopher?

Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 150 Christopher has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is PS 150 Christopher a charter school?

No, PS 150 Christopher is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is PS 150 Christopher a Title I school?

No, PS 150 Christopher is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 150 Christopher?

97.1% of students at PS 150 Christopher 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
103
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
95.1%
Area population (ZIP 11212)
87,946
Area average commute
50.1 min
Area median age
35.6
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 11212; 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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