Average
#2924 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 298 Dr Betty Shabazz
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #23
85 WATKINS ST, Brooklyn, NY 11212
Enrollment
333
Student-Teacher
13.3:1
Score
5.7
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
333
Student-Teacher
13.3:1
Score
5.7
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#2,924 of 4,742
In Brooklyn
#375 of 570
public schools
In district
#14 of 28
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #23
Academic growth
8.8 / 10
Excellent
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PS 298 Dr Betty Shabazz
Elementary School in Brooklyn · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About PS 298 Dr Betty Shabazz
PS 298 Dr Betty Shabazz is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #23. PS 298 Dr Betty Shabazz serves approximately 333 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 298 Dr Betty Shabazz has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,924 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for PS 298 Dr Betty Shabazz show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 5.7 · Average
- District avg 5.3
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at PS 298 Dr Betty Shabazz 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.
60% of students at PS 298 Dr Betty Shabazz 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 298 Dr Betty Shabazz — Students at PS 298 Dr Betty Shabazz score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
97%
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: 8.8/10.
How PS 298 Dr Betty Shabazz Compares
See how PS 298 Dr Betty Shabazz performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
85 WATKINS ST, Brooklyn, NY 11212
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 298 Dr Betty Shabazz may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BROOKLYN LANDMARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is CHRISTOPHER AVENUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL (rated 6.6/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, PS 328 PHYLLIS WHEATLEY (rated 6.3/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores slightly 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 11212 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$40,060
Median Home Value
$549,400
Median Rent
$1,231/mo
Population
87,946
College Educated
16.4%
Homeownership
13.8%
Avg Commute
50.1 min
Poverty Rate
33.7%
Median Age
35.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 298 Dr Betty Shabazz
What grades does PS 298 Dr Betty Shabazz serve?
PS 298 Dr Betty Shabazz serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 298 Dr Betty Shabazz?
PS 298 Dr Betty Shabazz has an enrollment of approximately 333 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 298 Dr Betty Shabazz?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 298 Dr Betty Shabazz 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 298 Dr Betty Shabazz rank in NY?
PS 298 Dr Betty Shabazz ranks #2,924 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 298 Dr Betty Shabazz's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 298 Dr Betty Shabazz has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 298 Dr Betty Shabazz?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 298 Dr Betty Shabazz has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 298 Dr Betty Shabazz a charter school?
No, PS 298 Dr Betty Shabazz is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 298 Dr Betty Shabazz a Title I school?
No, PS 298 Dr Betty Shabazz is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 298 Dr Betty Shabazz?
97.0% of students at PS 298 Dr Betty Shabazz 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
- 333
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 97.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 60.4%
- Phone
- (718) 495-7793
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #23- District Enrollment
- 8,334
- Schools in District
- 28
- District Rank
- #14 of 28
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