Average
#2924 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 298 Dr Betty Shabazz
Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #23 · Brooklyn, NY
A New York City Geographic District #23 elementary school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
85 WATKINS ST, Brooklyn, NY 11212
- Math 16% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at PS 298 Dr Betty Shabazz score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 13% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 25% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
97%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where PS 298 Dr Betty Shabazz 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 91Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 78Very Bikeable
Powered by
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$40,060
Median home value
$549,400
Median rent
$1,231/mo
College educated
16.4%
Homeownership
13.8%
Poverty rate
33.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11212; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Avenue Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 0.1 mi | 280 | Compare → |
| Leadership Preparatory Ocean Hill Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 1,248 | Compare → |
| PS 150 ChristopherEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 103 | Compare → |
| Gregory Jocko Jackson-sports-artsEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 217 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
New York City Geographic District #23
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #14 of 28
- 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 298 Dr Betty Shabazz is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #23; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
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, serving approximately 333 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,924 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 333
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 60.4%
- Phone
- (718) 495-7793
- Area population (ZIP 11212)
- 87,946
- Area average commute
- 50.1 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 11212; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
- Best Public Schools in New York 2026: Top Districts from NYC to the Suburbsbest schools
- Best Schools in New York, NY — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
- Best States for Public Schools in 2026: A Complete Rankingdata insights
- Charter Schools vs Public Schools: What the Data Actually Shows (2026)school choice
- Student-Teacher Ratio by State: Complete 2026 Rankingsdata insights
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.