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PS 262 EL Hajj Malik EL Shabazz Elementary School

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

A New York City Geographic District #16 elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

500 MACON ST, Brooklyn, NY 11233

  • Math 13% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2022)
  • 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.5Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.82 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency13.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-14.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
Chronic Absenteeism50.6%

Students at PS 262 EL Hajj Malik EL Shabazz Elementary School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency13%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 32 points since 2017, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
56%
2012
Math
16%
ELA
22%
2013
Math
18%
ELA
28%
2014
Math
24%
ELA
31%
2015
Math
14%
ELA
29%
2016
Math
11%
ELA
20%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
13%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (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

86.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where PS 262 EL Hajj Malik EL Shabazz Elementary 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 92Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 99Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 67Bikeable

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

Median income

$62,034

Median home value

$1,013,000

Median rent

$1,613/mo

College educated

32.5%

Homeownership

23.1%

Poverty rate

23.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11233; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Excellence Boys Charter School of Bedford StuyvesantCharter · enrollment unverified3.7K–90.2 mi436Compare →
Brooklyn Brownstone SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.9PK–50.3 mi333Compare →
PS 21 Crispus AttucksEnrollment path unverified6.1PK–50.3 mi459Compare →
La Cima Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.2K–50.4 mi187Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

New York City Geographic District #16

Schools in district
23
Rank in district
#21 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 262 EL Hajj Malik EL Shabazz Elementary School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #16; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About PS 262 EL Hajj Malik EL Shabazz Elementary School

PS 262 EL Hajj Malik EL Shabazz Elementary School is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #16, serving approximately 160 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #4,580 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about PS 262 EL Hajj Malik EL Shabazz Elementary School

What grades does PS 262 EL Hajj Malik EL Shabazz Elementary School serve?

PS 262 EL Hajj Malik EL Shabazz Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend PS 262 EL Hajj Malik EL Shabazz Elementary School?

PS 262 EL Hajj Malik EL Shabazz Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 160 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 262 EL Hajj Malik EL Shabazz Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at PS 262 EL Hajj Malik EL Shabazz Elementary School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does PS 262 EL Hajj Malik EL Shabazz Elementary School rank in NY?

PS 262 EL Hajj Malik EL Shabazz Elementary School ranks #4,580 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is PS 262 EL Hajj Malik EL Shabazz Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

PS 262 EL Hajj Malik EL Shabazz Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 262 EL Hajj Malik EL Shabazz Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 262 EL Hajj Malik EL Shabazz Elementary School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is PS 262 EL Hajj Malik EL Shabazz Elementary School a charter school?

No, PS 262 EL Hajj Malik EL Shabazz Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is PS 262 EL Hajj Malik EL Shabazz Elementary School a Title I school?

No, PS 262 EL Hajj Malik EL Shabazz Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 262 EL Hajj Malik EL Shabazz Elementary School?

86.2% of students at PS 262 EL Hajj Malik EL Shabazz Elementary 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
160
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
50.6%
Phone
(718) 453-0780
Area population (ZIP 11233)
82,711
Area average commute
40.8 min
Area median age
35.2

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 11233; 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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