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#4044 of 4,742 schools in NY

PS 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden

Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #19 · Brooklyn, NY

A New York City Geographic District #19 elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

111 BERRIMAN ST, Brooklyn, NY 11208

  • Math 29% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 24% proficient (2022)
  • 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.74 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.6Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency28.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-24.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-36.9 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile27th
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
Chronic Absenteeism54.1%

Students at PS 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency29%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency24%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 39 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 27% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
43%
ELA
36%
2011
Math
44%
ELA
35%
2012
Math
15%
ELA
16%
2013
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2014
Math
19%
ELA
16%
2015
Math
21%
ELA
26%
2016
Math
29%
ELA
26%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
19%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
19%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
14%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
29%
ELA
24%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 26% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

94.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where PS 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 84Very Walkable
  • Transit 93Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 58Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$59,988

Median home value

$638,200

Median rent

$1,563/mo

College educated

15.8%

Homeownership

25.9%

Poverty rate

20.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11208; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Achievement First Apollo Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.7K–80.2 mi871Compare →
East Brooklyn Ascend Charter School (ebacs)Charter · enrollment unverified5.8K–40.2 mi130Compare →
PS 108 Sal AbbracciamentoEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–50.4 mi660Compare →
PS 158 WarwickEnrollment path unverified4.9PK–50.4 mi364Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

New York City Geographic District #19

Schools in district
52
Rank in district
#45 of 52
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 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #19; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About PS 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden

PS 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #19, serving approximately 527 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,044 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about PS 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden

What grades does PS 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden serve?

PS 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend PS 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden?

PS 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden has an enrollment of approximately 527 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden?

The student-teacher ratio at PS 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does PS 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden rank in NY?

PS 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden ranks #4,044 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is PS 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden's MySchoolScout rating?

PS 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden?

Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is PS 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden a charter school?

No, PS 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is PS 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden a Title I school?

No, PS 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden?

94.5% of students at PS 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden 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
527
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
54.1%
Phone
(718) 647-8387
Area population (ZIP 11208)
106,901
Area average commute
45.2 min
Area median age
34.3

Official sources & links

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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 11208; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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Data sources
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