Below Average
#3828 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 307 Daniel Hale Williams
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #13
209 YORK ST, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Enrollment
283
Student-Teacher
9.1:1
Score
4.6
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
283
Student-Teacher
9.1:1
Score
4.6
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#3,828 of 4,742
In Brooklyn
#463 of 570
public schools
In district
#30 of 40
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #13
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About PS 307 Daniel Hale Williams
PS 307 Daniel Hale Williams is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #13. PS 307 Daniel Hale Williams serves approximately 283 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 307 Daniel Hale Williams has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,828 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for PS 307 Daniel Hale Williams show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.6 · Below Average
- District avg 5.2
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at PS 307 Daniel Hale Williams 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.
At 9.1:1 students to teachers, PS 307 Daniel Hale Williams sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
67% of students at PS 307 Daniel Hale Williams 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 307 Daniel Hale Williams — Students at PS 307 Daniel Hale Williams score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
81.3%
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: 6.4/10.
How PS 307 Daniel Hale Williams Compares
See how PS 307 Daniel Hale Williams performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
209 YORK ST, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 307 Daniel Hale Williams may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. GREENE HILL SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 184 SHUANG WEN (rated 6.9/10, 0.7 miles away, in nearby New York), which scores notably higher. Additionally, COMMUNITY ROOTS CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 6.7/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably 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 11201 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$169,285
Median Home Value
$1,131,700
Median Rent
$3,207/mo
Population
69,251
College Educated
79.2%
Homeownership
35.5%
Avg Commute
30.9 min
Poverty Rate
10.4%
Median Age
35.2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 307 Daniel Hale Williams
What grades does PS 307 Daniel Hale Williams serve?
PS 307 Daniel Hale Williams serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 307 Daniel Hale Williams?
PS 307 Daniel Hale Williams has an enrollment of approximately 283 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 307 Daniel Hale Williams?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 307 Daniel Hale Williams is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 307 Daniel Hale Williams rank in NY?
PS 307 Daniel Hale Williams ranks #3,828 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 307 Daniel Hale Williams's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 307 Daniel Hale Williams has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 307 Daniel Hale Williams?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 307 Daniel Hale Williams has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 307 Daniel Hale Williams a charter school?
No, PS 307 Daniel Hale Williams is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 307 Daniel Hale Williams a Title I school?
No, PS 307 Daniel Hale Williams is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 307 Daniel Hale Williams?
81.3% of students at PS 307 Daniel Hale Williams 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
- 283
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 81.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 67.1%
- Phone
- (718) 834-4748
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #13- District Enrollment
- 19,232
- Schools in District
- 41
- District Rank
- #30 of 40
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