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#4162 of 4,742 schools in NY

PS 184 Newport

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

A New York City Geographic District #23 elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

273 NEWPORT ST, Brooklyn, NY 11212

  • Math 15% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 30% proficient (2022)
  • 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.9Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-25.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-18.2 pts
Overall Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-13.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile20th
Resources & Environment2.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.8:1
Chronic Absenteeism76.5%

Students at PS 184 Newport score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency15%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency30%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 36 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 22% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
46%
2010
Math
38%
ELA
28%
2011
Math
44%
ELA
31%
2012
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2013
Math
22%
ELA
14%
2014
Math
13%
ELA
11%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
19%
2016
Math
15%
ELA
16%
2017
Math
16%
ELA
20%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
20%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
20%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 25% (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 31 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

96.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where PS 184 Newport 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 78Very Walkable
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 70Very 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
PS 41 Francis WhiteEnrollment path unverified4.6K–50.1 mi141Compare →
Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.8K–80.3 mi655Compare →
PS 165 Ida PosnerEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–50.4 mi199Compare →
Riverdale Avenue Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.9PK–50.4 mi314Compare →

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
#24 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 184 Newport is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #23; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About PS 184 Newport

PS 184 Newport is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #23, serving approximately 421 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #4,162 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about PS 184 Newport

What grades does PS 184 Newport serve?

PS 184 Newport serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend PS 184 Newport?

PS 184 Newport has an enrollment of approximately 421 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 184 Newport?

The student-teacher ratio at PS 184 Newport is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does PS 184 Newport rank in NY?

PS 184 Newport ranks #4,162 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is PS 184 Newport's MySchoolScout rating?

PS 184 Newport has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 184 Newport?

Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 184 Newport has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is PS 184 Newport a charter school?

No, PS 184 Newport is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is PS 184 Newport a Title I school?

No, PS 184 Newport is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 184 Newport?

96.2% of students at PS 184 Newport 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 – 8th
Enrollment
421
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
76.5%
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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