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PS 327 Dr Rose B English

Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #23

111 BRISTOL ST, Brooklyn, NY 11212

Enrollment

250

Student-Teacher

11.4:1

Score

6.2

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New York schools

#2,401 of 4,742

In Brooklyn

#309 of 570

public schools

In district

#10 of 28

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #23

Academic growth

7.9 / 10

Very Good

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PS 327 Dr Rose B English

6.2/10

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

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7.3/10

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4.7/10

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About PS 327 Dr Rose B English

PS 327 Dr Rose B English is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #23. PS 327 Dr Rose B English serves approximately 250 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 327 Dr Rose B English has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,401 of 4,742 schools in NY.

Structured state assessment records for PS 327 Dr Rose B English show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares0.9 pts above district
  • This school 6.2 · Average
  • District avg 5.3
  • NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

79% of students at PS 327 Dr Rose B English 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

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.38 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics6.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-22.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-19.1 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
Resources & Environment2.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.4:1
Chronic Absenteeism79.2%

PS 327 Dr Rose B English — Students at PS 327 Dr Rose B English score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

97.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 31.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
48.1% (2021 NYSED)
ELA Proficiency 32.5% (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

↓ Declining

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

2009
Math
69%
ELA
49%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
39%
2011
Math
38%
ELA
33%
2012
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2013
Math
10%
ELA
13%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
10%
2015
Math
6%
ELA
9%
2016
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
49.5%
ELA
49.5%
2021*
Math
58.6%
ELA
56.4%
2022
Math
31.4%
ELA
41.8%

* 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: 7.9/10.

How PS 327 Dr Rose B English Compares

See how PS 327 Dr Rose B English performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.2/10
49th percentile in NY
Academic
6.2/10
Average
Growth
7.9/10
Very Good
Environment
2.0/10
Needs Improvement

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
97%
Teaching Staff
11:1 student-teacher ratio
22 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
79.2%

Location

111 BRISTOL ST, Brooklyn, NY 11212

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering PS 327 Dr Rose B English may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. RIVERDALE AVENUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL (rated 6.9/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is CHRISTOPHER AVENUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL (rated 6.6/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, BROWNSVILLE ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 6.4/10, 0.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.5 mi
School Distance Rating
SID MILLER ACADEMY Brooklyn 0.0 mi 4.7
PS/IS 323 Brooklyn 0.1 mi 3.3
MOTT HALL BRIDGES ACADEMY Brooklyn 0.1 mi 5.2
TEACHERS PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn 0.2 mi 6.0
FREDERICK DOUGLASS ACADEMY VII HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn 0.2 mi 7.3
GREGORY JOCKO JACKSON-SPORTS-ARTS Brooklyn 0.2 mi 4.8
PS 298 DR BETTY SHABAZZ Brooklyn 0.3 mi 5.7
BROWNSVILLE COLLABORATIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL Brooklyn 0.3 mi 6.6
BROWNSVILLE ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn 0.3 mi 6.4
BROOKLYN COLLEGIATE: A COLLEGE BOARD SCHOOL Brooklyn 0.4 mi 8.0
ACHIEVEMENT FIRST BROWNSVILLE CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn 0.4 mi 6.1
PS 156 WAVERLY Brooklyn 0.4 mi 4.3
IS 392 Brooklyn 0.4 mi 4.5
CHRISTOPHER AVENUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL Brooklyn 0.4 mi 6.6
LEADERSHIP PREPARATORY OCEAN HILL CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn 0.4 mi 5.8
PS 150 CHRISTOPHER Brooklyn 0.4 mi 3.9
PS 178 SAINT CLAIR MCKELWAY Brooklyn 0.5 mi 3.3
RIVERDALE AVENUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL Brooklyn 0.6 mi 6.9
RIVERDALE AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL Brooklyn 0.6 mi 6.0
DR JACQUELINE PEEK-DAVIS SCHOOL Brooklyn 0.5 mi 4.3

Neighborhood 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 327 Dr Rose B English

What grades does PS 327 Dr Rose B English serve?

PS 327 Dr Rose B English serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend PS 327 Dr Rose B English?

PS 327 Dr Rose B English has an enrollment of approximately 250 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 327 Dr Rose B English?

The student-teacher ratio at PS 327 Dr Rose B English is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does PS 327 Dr Rose B English rank in NY?

PS 327 Dr Rose B English ranks #2,401 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is PS 327 Dr Rose B English's MySchoolScout rating?

PS 327 Dr Rose B English has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 327 Dr Rose B English?

Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 327 Dr Rose B English has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is PS 327 Dr Rose B English a charter school?

No, PS 327 Dr Rose B English is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is PS 327 Dr Rose B English a Title I school?

No, PS 327 Dr Rose B English is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 327 Dr Rose B English?

97.2% of students at PS 327 Dr Rose B English 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
84 Very Walkable
Transit Score
100 Rider’s Paradise
Bike Score
77 Very Bikeable

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MAURICE SENDAK COMMUNITY SCHOOL (THE)
7.3

Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
250
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Free/Reduced Lunch
97.2%
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
79.2%

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