Below Average
#3762 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 288 Shirley Tanyhill (the)
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #21
2950 W 25TH ST, Brooklyn, NY 11224
Enrollment
469
Student-Teacher
10.2:1
Score
4.7
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
469
Student-Teacher
10.2:1
Score
4.7
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#3,762 of 4,742
In Brooklyn
#460 of 570
public schools
In district
#35 of 40
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #21
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PS 288 Shirley Tanyhill (the)
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About PS 288 Shirley Tanyhill (the)
PS 288 Shirley Tanyhill (the) is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #21. PS 288 Shirley Tanyhill (the) serves approximately 469 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 288 Shirley Tanyhill (the) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,762 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for PS 288 Shirley Tanyhill (the) show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.7 · Below Average
- District avg 5.9
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at PS 288 Shirley Tanyhill (the) sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
70% of students at PS 288 Shirley Tanyhill (the) 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 288 Shirley Tanyhill (the) — Students at PS 288 Shirley Tanyhill (the) score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
98.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 36 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: 6.5/10.
How PS 288 Shirley Tanyhill (the) Compares
See how PS 288 Shirley Tanyhill (the) performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
2950 W 25TH ST, Brooklyn, NY 11224
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 288 Shirley Tanyhill (the) may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 100 CONEY ISLAND SCHOOL (THE) (rated 6.9/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 212 LADY DEBORAH MOODY (rated 6.6/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PS 90 EDNA COHEN SCHOOL (rated 5.5/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11224 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$41,449
Median Home Value
$512,900
Median Rent
$905/mo
Population
48,469
College Educated
33.5%
Homeownership
28.3%
Avg Commute
47.7 min
Poverty Rate
28.2%
Median Age
47.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 288 Shirley Tanyhill (the)
What grades does PS 288 Shirley Tanyhill (the) serve?
PS 288 Shirley Tanyhill (the) serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend PS 288 Shirley Tanyhill (the)?
PS 288 Shirley Tanyhill (the) has an enrollment of approximately 469 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 288 Shirley Tanyhill (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 288 Shirley Tanyhill (the) is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 288 Shirley Tanyhill (the) rank in NY?
PS 288 Shirley Tanyhill (the) ranks #3,762 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 288 Shirley Tanyhill (the)'s MySchoolScout rating?
PS 288 Shirley Tanyhill (the) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 288 Shirley Tanyhill (the)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 288 Shirley Tanyhill (the) has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 288 Shirley Tanyhill (the) a charter school?
No, PS 288 Shirley Tanyhill (the) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 288 Shirley Tanyhill (the) a Title I school?
No, PS 288 Shirley Tanyhill (the) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 288 Shirley Tanyhill (the)?
98.1% of students at PS 288 Shirley Tanyhill (the) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 469
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 98.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 69.9%
- Phone
- (718) 382-2100
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #21- District Enrollment
- 34,525
- Schools in District
- 40
- District Rank
- #35 of 40
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