Needs Improvement
#4580 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 262 EL Hajj Malik EL Shabazz Elementary School
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #16
500 MACON ST, Brooklyn, NY 11233
Enrollment
160
Student-Teacher
13.3:1
Score
3.2
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
160
Student-Teacher
13.3:1
Score
3.2
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,580 of 4,742
In Brooklyn
#550 of 570
public schools
In district
#21 of 23
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #16
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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. PS 262 EL Hajj Malik EL Shabazz Elementary School serves approximately 160 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 262 EL Hajj Malik EL Shabazz Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #4,580 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for PS 262 EL Hajj Malik EL Shabazz Elementary School show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 3.2 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 5.1
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
At 160 students, PS 262 EL Hajj Malik EL Shabazz Elementary School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
51% of students at PS 262 EL Hajj Malik EL Shabazz Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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PS 262 EL Hajj Malik EL Shabazz Elementary School — 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%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
86.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 24 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 2.5/10.
How PS 262 EL Hajj Malik EL Shabazz Elementary School Compares
See how PS 262 EL Hajj Malik EL Shabazz Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
500 MACON ST, Brooklyn, NY 11233
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 262 EL Hajj Malik EL Shabazz Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BROOKLYN BROWNSTONE SCHOOL (rated 7.9/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 40 GEORGE W CARVER (rated 7.7/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, LA CIMA CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.6 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11233 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$62,034
Median Home Value
$1,013,000
Median Rent
$1,613/mo
Population
82,711
College Educated
32.5%
Homeownership
23.1%
Avg Commute
40.8 min
Poverty Rate
23.6%
Median Age
35.2
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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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 160
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 86.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.6%
- Phone
- (718) 453-0780
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #16- District Enrollment
- 5,827
- Schools in District
- 23
- District Rank
- #21 of 23
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