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PS 287 Bailey K Ashford

Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #13 · Brooklyn, NY

A New York City Geographic District #13 elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

50 NAVY ST, Brooklyn, NY 11201

  • Math 17% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 30% proficient (2022)
  • 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.0Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency23% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-13.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
Resources & Environment2.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.3:1
Chronic Absenteeism74.4%

Students at PS 287 Bailey K Ashford score 23% 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 Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency30%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 14 points since 2019, reaching 23% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
27%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2012
Math
12%
ELA
8%
2013
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2017
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2018
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2019
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 26% (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 28 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

93.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where PS 287 Bailey K Ashford 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 94Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 92Biker’s Paradise

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

Median income

$169,285

Median home value

$1,131,700

Median rent

$3,207/mo

College educated

79.2%

Homeownership

35.5%

Poverty rate

10.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
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PS 67 Charles a DorseyEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–50.3 mi181Compare →
Brooklyn Friends SchoolPrivate · tuition7.7privatePK–120.5 mi578Compare →

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.

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 #13

Schools in district
41
Rank in district
#28 of 40
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 287 Bailey K Ashford is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #13; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About PS 287 Bailey K Ashford

PS 287 Bailey K Ashford is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #13, serving approximately 121 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,542 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about PS 287 Bailey K Ashford

What grades does PS 287 Bailey K Ashford serve?

PS 287 Bailey K Ashford serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend PS 287 Bailey K Ashford?

PS 287 Bailey K Ashford has an enrollment of approximately 121 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 287 Bailey K Ashford?

The student-teacher ratio at PS 287 Bailey K Ashford is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does PS 287 Bailey K Ashford rank in NY?

PS 287 Bailey K Ashford ranks #3,542 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is PS 287 Bailey K Ashford's MySchoolScout rating?

PS 287 Bailey K Ashford has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 287 Bailey K Ashford?

Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 287 Bailey K Ashford has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is PS 287 Bailey K Ashford a charter school?

No, PS 287 Bailey K Ashford is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is PS 287 Bailey K Ashford a Title I school?

No, PS 287 Bailey K Ashford is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 287 Bailey K Ashford?

93.4% of students at PS 287 Bailey K Ashford 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
121
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
74.4%
Phone
(718) 834-4745
Area population (ZIP 11201)
69,251
Area average commute
30.9 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 11201; 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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