Very Good
#1479 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 31% in state
PS 195 Manhattan Beach
Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #22 · Brooklyn, NY
A New York City Geographic District #22 elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
131 IRWIN ST, Brooklyn, NY 11235
- Math 78% proficient (2022)
- Reading 68% proficient (2022)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at PS 195 Manhattan Beach score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 73% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
43%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where PS 195 Manhattan Beach sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Transit 75Excellent Transit
- Bike 63Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,689
Median home value
$723,900
Median rent
$1,649/mo
College educated
49.6%
Homeownership
37%
Poverty rate
17.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11235; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS 52 Sheepshead BayEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 686 | Compare → |
| Shulamith School for Girls of BrooklynPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 186 | Compare → |
| PS 225 Eileen E Zaglin (the)Enrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 1,002 | Compare → |
| PS 771Enrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 556 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
New York City Geographic District #22
- Schools in district
- 40
- Rank in district
- #10 of 40
- 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 195 Manhattan Beach is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #22; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About PS 195 Manhattan Beach
PS 195 Manhattan Beach is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #22, serving approximately 381 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,479 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about PS 195 Manhattan Beach
What grades does PS 195 Manhattan Beach serve?
PS 195 Manhattan Beach serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 195 Manhattan Beach?
PS 195 Manhattan Beach has an enrollment of approximately 381 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 195 Manhattan Beach?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 195 Manhattan Beach is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 195 Manhattan Beach rank in NY?
PS 195 Manhattan Beach ranks #1,479 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 195 Manhattan Beach's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 195 Manhattan Beach has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 195 Manhattan Beach?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 195 Manhattan Beach has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 195 Manhattan Beach a charter school?
No, PS 195 Manhattan Beach is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 195 Manhattan Beach a Title I school?
No, PS 195 Manhattan Beach is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 195 Manhattan Beach?
43.0% of students at PS 195 Manhattan Beach 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
- 381
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.6%
- Phone
- (718) 648-9102
- Area population (ZIP 11235)
- 81,958
- Area average commute
- 42.5 min
- Area median age
- 47.2
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 11235; 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
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