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#2288 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 48% in state

PS 25 Eubie Blake School

Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #16 · Brooklyn, NY

A New York City Geographic District #16 elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

787 LAFAYETTE AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11221

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics4.4Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading vs. State Avg-37.3 pts
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-11.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
Resources & Environment2.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio6:1
Chronic Absenteeism68.5%

Students at PS 25 Eubie Blake School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 27 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
32%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2013
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
75%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
50%
2020*
ELA
75%
2021*
ELA
58%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 41% (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 27 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

94.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where PS 25 Eubie Blake School 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 88Very Walkable
  • Transit 98Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 84Very Bikeable

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

Median income

$85,122

Median home value

$1,061,400

Median rent

$2,055/mo

College educated

42%

Homeownership

21.7%

Poverty rate

21.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11221; 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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Ember Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.6K–120.3 mi409Compare →
PS 308 Clara CardwellEnrollment path unverified4.5PK–80.3 mi213Compare →

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 #16

Schools in district
23
Rank in district
#10 of 23
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 25 Eubie Blake School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #16; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About PS 25 Eubie Blake School

PS 25 Eubie Blake School is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #16, serving approximately 54 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,288 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about PS 25 Eubie Blake School

What grades does PS 25 Eubie Blake School serve?

PS 25 Eubie Blake School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend PS 25 Eubie Blake School?

PS 25 Eubie Blake School has an enrollment of approximately 54 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 25 Eubie Blake School?

The student-teacher ratio at PS 25 Eubie Blake School is 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 25 Eubie Blake School rank in NY?

PS 25 Eubie Blake School ranks #2,288 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is PS 25 Eubie Blake School's MySchoolScout rating?

PS 25 Eubie Blake School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 25 Eubie Blake School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 25 Eubie Blake School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is PS 25 Eubie Blake School a charter school?

No, PS 25 Eubie Blake School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is PS 25 Eubie Blake School a Title I school?

No, PS 25 Eubie Blake School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 25 Eubie Blake School?

94.4% of students at PS 25 Eubie Blake School 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 – 5th
Enrollment
54
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
68.5%
Area population (ZIP 11221)
90,750
Area average commute
42.8 min
Area median age
32.8
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 11221; 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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