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#1757 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 37% in state

PS 189 Bilingual Center (the)

Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #17 · Brooklyn, NY

A New York City Geographic District #17 elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1100 E NEW YORK AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11212

  • Math 40% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2022)
  • 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-0.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics7.4Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency48% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+12.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
Resources & Environment5.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
Chronic Absenteeism41.7%

Students at PS 189 Bilingual Center (the) score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency40%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2017, to 48% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
63%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
51%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
50%
2012
Math
27%
ELA
23%
2013
Math
41%
ELA
28%
2014
Math
46%
ELA
36%
2015
Math
60%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
53%
ELA
54%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
60%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
54%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
54%
2022
Math
40%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

Based on 24 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

96.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where PS 189 Bilingual Center (the) 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 93Walker'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
PS 398 Walter WeaverEnrollment path unverified3.3PK–50.2 mi229Compare →
PS 770 New American AcademyEnrollment path unverified8.0PK–50.2 mi270Compare →
Brooklyn Ascend Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.7K–120.3 mi1,264Compare →
PS 156 WaverlyEnrollment path unverified4.3PK–50.4 mi456Compare →

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 #17

Schools in district
49
Rank in district
#19 of 49
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 189 Bilingual Center (the) is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #17; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About PS 189 Bilingual Center (the)

PS 189 Bilingual Center (the) is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #17, serving approximately 897 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,757 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about PS 189 Bilingual Center (the)

What grades does PS 189 Bilingual Center (the) serve?

PS 189 Bilingual Center (the) serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend PS 189 Bilingual Center (the)?

PS 189 Bilingual Center (the) has an enrollment of approximately 897 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 189 Bilingual Center (the)?

The student-teacher ratio at PS 189 Bilingual Center (the) is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does PS 189 Bilingual Center (the) rank in NY?

PS 189 Bilingual Center (the) ranks #1,757 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is PS 189 Bilingual Center (the)'s MySchoolScout rating?

PS 189 Bilingual Center (the) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 189 Bilingual Center (the)?

Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 189 Bilingual Center (the) has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is PS 189 Bilingual Center (the) a charter school?

No, PS 189 Bilingual Center (the) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is PS 189 Bilingual Center (the) a Title I school?

No, PS 189 Bilingual Center (the) is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 189 Bilingual Center (the)?

96.3% of students at PS 189 Bilingual Center (the) 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
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
897
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
71
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
41.7%
Phone
(718) 756-0210
Area population (ZIP 11212)
87,946
Area average commute
50.1 min
Area median age
35.6

Official sources & links

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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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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Data sources
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