Needs Improvement
#4678 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 329 Surfside
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #21
2929 W 30TH ST, Brooklyn, NY 11224
Enrollment
338
Student-Teacher
13:1
Score
2.7
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
338
Student-Teacher
13:1
Score
2.7
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,678 of 4,742
In Brooklyn
#560 of 570
public schools
In district
#39 of 40
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #21
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PS 329 Surfside
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About PS 329 Surfside
PS 329 Surfside is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #21. PS 329 Surfside serves approximately 338 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 329 Surfside has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10 and ranks #4,678 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for PS 329 Surfside show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 2.7 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 5.9
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
65% of students at PS 329 Surfside 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 329 Surfside — Students at PS 329 Surfside score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
96.7%
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: 2.5/10.
How PS 329 Surfside Compares
See how PS 329 Surfside performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
2929 W 30TH ST, Brooklyn, NY 11224
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 329 Surfside may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 101 VERRAZANO (THE) (rated 8.3/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 100 CONEY ISLAND SCHOOL (THE) (rated 6.9/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PS 212 LADY DEBORAH MOODY (rated 6.6/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11224 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$41,449
Median Home Value
$512,900
Median Rent
$905/mo
Population
48,469
College Educated
33.5%
Homeownership
28.3%
Avg Commute
47.7 min
Poverty Rate
28.2%
Median Age
47.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 329 Surfside
What grades does PS 329 Surfside serve?
PS 329 Surfside serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 329 Surfside?
PS 329 Surfside has an enrollment of approximately 338 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 329 Surfside?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 329 Surfside is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 329 Surfside rank in NY?
PS 329 Surfside ranks #4,678 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 329 Surfside's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 329 Surfside has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 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 329 Surfside?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 329 Surfside has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 329 Surfside a charter school?
No, PS 329 Surfside is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 329 Surfside a Title I school?
No, PS 329 Surfside is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 329 Surfside?
96.7% of students at PS 329 Surfside 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
- 338
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 96.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 65.1%
- Phone
- (718) 787-3460
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #21- District Enrollment
- 34,525
- Schools in District
- 40
- District Rank
- #39 of 40
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