Needs Improvement
#4605 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 273 Wortman
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #19
923 JEROME ST, Brooklyn, NY 11207
Enrollment
294
Student-Teacher
13.4:1
Score
3.1
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
294
Student-Teacher
13.4:1
Score
3.1
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,605 of 4,742
In Brooklyn
#553 of 570
public schools
In district
#50 of 52
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #19
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PS 273 Wortman
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About PS 273 Wortman
PS 273 Wortman is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #19. PS 273 Wortman serves approximately 294 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 273 Wortman has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #4,605 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for PS 273 Wortman show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 3.1 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 5.4
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
66% of students at PS 273 Wortman 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 273 Wortman — Students at PS 273 Wortman score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
87.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 3.9/10.
How PS 273 Wortman Compares
See how PS 273 Wortman performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
923 JEROME ST, Brooklyn, NY 11207
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 273 Wortman may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. IMAGINE ME LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 7.9/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 346 ABE STARK (rated 5.0/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PS 36 (rated 4.6/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.9 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11207 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$55,419
Median Home Value
$657,400
Median Rent
$1,443/mo
Population
93,445
College Educated
19.4%
Homeownership
26.9%
Avg Commute
45.9 min
Poverty Rate
27.3%
Median Age
36.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 273 Wortman
What grades does PS 273 Wortman serve?
PS 273 Wortman serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 273 Wortman?
PS 273 Wortman has an enrollment of approximately 294 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 273 Wortman?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 273 Wortman is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 273 Wortman rank in NY?
PS 273 Wortman ranks #4,605 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 273 Wortman's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 273 Wortman has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 273 Wortman?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 273 Wortman has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 273 Wortman a charter school?
No, PS 273 Wortman is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 273 Wortman a Title I school?
No, PS 273 Wortman is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 273 Wortman?
87.1% of students at PS 273 Wortman 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
- 294
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 87.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 66.3%
- Phone
- (718) 649-5739
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #19- District Enrollment
- 19,963
- Schools in District
- 52
- District Rank
- #50 of 52
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