Excellent
#367 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 8% in state
PS 32 Samuel Mills Sprole
Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #15 · Brooklyn, NY
A New York City Geographic District #15 elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
317 HOYT ST, Brooklyn, NY 11231
- Math 61% proficient (2022)
- Reading 64% proficient (2022)
- 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at PS 32 Samuel Mills Sprole score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 62% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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
38.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where PS 32 Samuel Mills Sprole sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 96Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 95Biker’s Paradise
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$138,485
Median home value
$1,678,900
Median rent
$2,474/mo
College educated
69.1%
Homeownership
31%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11231; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS 58 Carroll (the)Enrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 735 | Compare → |
| International School of BrooklynPrivate · tuition | 8.7private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 330 | Compare → |
| PS 372 Children's School (the)Enrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–6 | 0.4 mi | 452 | Compare → |
| Success Academy Charter School-cobble HillCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 358 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
New York City Geographic District #15
- Schools in district
- 49
- Rank in district
- #6 of 49
- 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 32 Samuel Mills Sprole is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #15; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About PS 32 Samuel Mills Sprole
PS 32 Samuel Mills Sprole is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #15, serving approximately 448 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #367 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about PS 32 Samuel Mills Sprole
What grades does PS 32 Samuel Mills Sprole serve?
PS 32 Samuel Mills Sprole serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 32 Samuel Mills Sprole?
PS 32 Samuel Mills Sprole has an enrollment of approximately 448 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 32 Samuel Mills Sprole?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 32 Samuel Mills Sprole is 8.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 32 Samuel Mills Sprole rank in NY?
PS 32 Samuel Mills Sprole ranks #367 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 32 Samuel Mills Sprole's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 32 Samuel Mills Sprole has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 32 Samuel Mills Sprole?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 32 Samuel Mills Sprole has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 32 Samuel Mills Sprole a charter school?
No, PS 32 Samuel Mills Sprole is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 32 Samuel Mills Sprole a Title I school?
No, PS 32 Samuel Mills Sprole is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 32 Samuel Mills Sprole?
38.8% of students at PS 32 Samuel Mills Sprole 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
- 448
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.3%
- Phone
- (718) 222-6400
- Area population (ZIP 11231)
- 39,704
- Area average commute
- 35.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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 11231; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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