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PS 24

Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #15 · Brooklyn, NY

A New York City Geographic District #15 elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

427 38TH ST, Brooklyn, NY 11232

  • Math 21% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 30% proficient (2022)
  • 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.26 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-32.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-30.7 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-12.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.4:1
Chronic Absenteeism38.6%

Students at PS 24 score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency21%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency30%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 37 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 26% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
44%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
23%
2012
Math
16%
ELA
6%
2013
Math
20%
ELA
11%
2014
Math
23%
ELA
9%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
14%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
19%
2017
Math
20%
ELA
20%
2018
Math
24%
ELA
26%
2019
Math
24%
ELA
26%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
28%
2022
Math
21%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 23% (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

91.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where PS 24 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 92Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 98Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 67Bikeable

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

Median income

$87,517

Median home value

$782,500

Median rent

$1,972/mo

College educated

36.2%

Homeownership

24.2%

Poverty rate

17.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11232; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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PS 172 Beacon School of ExcellenceEnrollment path unverified8.6PK–50.4 mi445Compare →
PS 1 Bergen (the)Enrollment path unverified4.1PK–50.5 mi722Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

New York City Geographic District #15

Schools in district
49
Rank in district
#42 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 24 is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #15; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About PS 24

PS 24 is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #15, serving approximately 542 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,105 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about PS 24

What grades does PS 24 serve?

PS 24 serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend PS 24?

PS 24 has an enrollment of approximately 542 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 24?

The student-teacher ratio at PS 24 is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does PS 24 rank in NY?

PS 24 ranks #3,105 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is PS 24's MySchoolScout rating?

PS 24 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 24?

Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 24 has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is PS 24 a charter school?

No, PS 24 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is PS 24 a Title I school?

No, PS 24 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 24?

91.5% of students at PS 24 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
542
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
52
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.6%
Area population (ZIP 11232)
26,681
Area average commute
42 min
Area median age
36.7
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 11232; 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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