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Very Good

#1184 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 25% in state

PS 31 Samuel F Dupont

Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #14

75 MESEROLE AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11222

Enrollment

583

Student-Teacher

18.8:1

Score

7.5

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New York schools

#1,184 of 4,742

In Brooklyn

#128 of 570

public schools

In district

#6 of 38

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #14

Equity

9.5 / 10

Excellent

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PS 31 Samuel F Dupont

7.5/10

Elementary School in Brooklyn · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About PS 31 Samuel F Dupont

PS 31 Samuel F Dupont is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #14. PS 31 Samuel F Dupont serves approximately 583 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 31 Samuel F Dupont has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,184 of 4,742 schools in NY.

Structured state assessment records for PS 31 Samuel F Dupont show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares2.0 pts above district
  • This school 7.5 · Very Good
  • District avg 5.5
  • NY avg 5.9

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.43 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics9.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency86.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency85.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+32.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+24.2 pts
Overall Proficiency86% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+36.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
Resources & Environment3.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.8:1
Chronic Absenteeism16.1%

PS 31 Samuel F Dupont — Students at PS 31 Samuel F Dupont score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

57.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 85.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
48.1% (2021 NYSED)
ELA Proficiency 78.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
57.0% (2021 NYSED)

Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
99.5%
ELA
97%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
93%
ELA
91%
2012
Math
69%
ELA
59%
2013
Math
76%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
75%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
71%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
75%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
75%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
97.5%
ELA
92%
2021*
Math
96.9%
ELA
91.5%
2022
Math
86.4%
ELA
85.1%

* 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: 7.8/10.

How PS 31 Samuel F Dupont Compares

See how PS 31 Samuel F Dupont performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.5/10
75th percentile in NY
Academic
9.4/10
Excellent
Growth
7.8/10
Very Good
Environment
3.8/10
Needs Improvement

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
58%
Teaching Staff
19:1 student-teacher ratio
31 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
16.1%

Location

75 MESEROLE AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11222

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering PS 31 Samuel F Dupont may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. WILLIAMS BURG NORTHSIDE SCHOOL (rated 8.6/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is WILLIAMSBURG NORTHSIDE SCHOOL (rated 8.3/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, PS 110 MONITOR (THE) (rated 7.3/10, 0.7 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.1 mi
School Distance Rating
PS 34 OLIVER H PERRY Brooklyn 0.2 mi 6.8
A-TECH HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn 0.3 mi 7.3
ST STANISLAUS KOSTKA CATHOLIC ACADEMY Brooklyn 0.5 mi 5.6
JOHN ERICSSON MIDDLE SCHOOL 126 Brooklyn 0.6 mi 5.9
NORTHSIDE CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn 0.6 mi 7.0
BROOKLYN PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn 0.8 mi 8.4
WILLIAMSBURG HIGH SCHOOL FOR ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN Brooklyn 0.8 mi 8.1
WILLIAMSBURG PREPARATORY SCHOOL Brooklyn 0.8 mi 7.9
WILLIAMSBURG NORTHSIDE SCHOOL Brooklyn 0.8 mi 8.3
PS 17 HENRY D WOODWORTH Brooklyn 0.8 mi 5.7
WILLIAMS BURG NORTHSIDE SCHOOL Brooklyn 0.9 mi 8.6
PS 110 MONITOR (THE) Brooklyn 0.7 mi 7.3
HUNTERS POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Long Island City 0.9 mi 6.4
PS 132 CONSELYEA SCHOOL (THE) Brooklyn 0.9 mi 6.3
CONSELYEA PREPARATORY SCHOOL Brooklyn 0.9 mi 7.1
PS 84 JOSE DE DIEGO Brooklyn 1.0 mi 6.5
JHS 50 JOHN D WELLS Brooklyn 1.1 mi 7.5
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-WILLIAMSBURG Brooklyn 1.1 mi 5.9
ACADEMY FOR CAREERS IN TELEVISION AND FILM Long Island City 1.1 mi 8.8
HUNTERS POINT COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL Long Island City 1.1 mi 8.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 11222 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$123,963

Median Home Value

$1,245,600

Median Rent

$2,595/mo

Population

41,418

College Educated

65.4%

Homeownership

17.7%

Avg Commute

36.9 min

Poverty Rate

9.5%

Median Age

34.9

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COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY 7.5
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ELBRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Elbridge, NY 7.5
FRANK J CARASITI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Rocky Point, NY 7.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PS 31 Samuel F Dupont

What grades does PS 31 Samuel F Dupont serve?

PS 31 Samuel F Dupont serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend PS 31 Samuel F Dupont?

PS 31 Samuel F Dupont has an enrollment of approximately 583 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 31 Samuel F Dupont?

The student-teacher ratio at PS 31 Samuel F Dupont is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does PS 31 Samuel F Dupont rank in NY?

PS 31 Samuel F Dupont ranks #1,184 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is PS 31 Samuel F Dupont's MySchoolScout rating?

PS 31 Samuel F Dupont has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 31 Samuel F Dupont?

Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 31 Samuel F Dupont has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is PS 31 Samuel F Dupont a charter school?

No, PS 31 Samuel F Dupont is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is PS 31 Samuel F Dupont a Title I school?

No, PS 31 Samuel F Dupont is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 31 Samuel F Dupont?

57.6% of students at PS 31 Samuel F Dupont 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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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
97 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
83 Excellent Transit
Bike Score
96 Biker’s Paradise

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
583
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Free/Reduced Lunch
57.6%
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.1%

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