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#1465 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 31% in state

PS 279 Herman Schreiber

Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #18 · Brooklyn, NY

A New York City Geographic District #18 elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1070 E 104TH ST, Brooklyn, NY 11236

  • Math 58% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2022)
  • 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics7.6Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+4.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14.4 pts
Overall Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+11.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile64th
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
Chronic Absenteeism48.2%

Students at PS 279 Herman Schreiber score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency58%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 52% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
69%
2010
Math
56%
ELA
50%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
19%
ELA
19%
2013
Math
26%
ELA
24%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
33%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
24%
ELA
34%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
64%
ELA
64%
2022
Math
58%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (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

82.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where PS 279 Herman Schreiber 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 59Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 87Excellent Transit
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$82,813

Median home value

$710,300

Median rent

$1,637/mo

College educated

28.5%

Homeownership

50.5%

Poverty rate

13.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11236; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Leadership Preparatory Canarsie Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.1K–90.0 mi796Compare →
A Plus Kidz AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–10.3 mi4Compare →
Canarsie Ascend Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified8.0K–80.4 mi936Compare →
Be'er Hagolah Institutes (b & G)Private · tuition6.2privatePK–120.5 mi379Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

New York City Geographic District #18

Schools in district
34
Rank in district
#6 of 33
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 279 Herman Schreiber is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #18; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About PS 279 Herman Schreiber

PS 279 Herman Schreiber is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #18, serving approximately 272 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,465 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about PS 279 Herman Schreiber

What grades does PS 279 Herman Schreiber serve?

PS 279 Herman Schreiber serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend PS 279 Herman Schreiber?

PS 279 Herman Schreiber has an enrollment of approximately 272 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 279 Herman Schreiber?

The student-teacher ratio at PS 279 Herman Schreiber is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does PS 279 Herman Schreiber rank in NY?

PS 279 Herman Schreiber ranks #1,465 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is PS 279 Herman Schreiber's MySchoolScout rating?

PS 279 Herman Schreiber has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 279 Herman Schreiber?

Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 279 Herman Schreiber has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is PS 279 Herman Schreiber a charter school?

No, PS 279 Herman Schreiber is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is PS 279 Herman Schreiber a Title I school?

No, PS 279 Herman Schreiber is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 279 Herman Schreiber?

82.4% of students at PS 279 Herman Schreiber 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
272
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
48.2%
Phone
(718) 444-4316
Area population (ZIP 11236)
95,174
Area average commute
50.9 min
Area median age
40.4

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 11236; 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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Data sources
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