Needs Improvement
#4268 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 373 Brooklyn Transition Center
School · NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
185 ELLERY ST, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 546 schools in Brooklyn. Learn more
Enrollment
448
Student-Teacher
5.9:1
Score
3.9
Grades
15 – 15
Enrollment
448
Student-Teacher
5.9:1
Score
3.9
Grades
15 – 15
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,268 of 4,742
In Brooklyn
#519 of 570
public schools
In district
#30 of 58
NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
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About PS 373 Brooklyn Transition Center
PS 373 Brooklyn Transition Center is a public school in Brooklyn, NY, part of NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75. PS 373 Brooklyn Transition Center serves approximately 448 students, and covers grades 15-15, and has a 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 373 Brooklyn Transition Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #4,268 of 4,742 schools in NY.
- This school 3.9 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 4.2
- NY avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 5.9:1 students to teachers, PS 373 Brooklyn Transition Center sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
61% of students at PS 373 Brooklyn Transition Center 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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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
93.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How PS 373 Brooklyn Transition Center Compares
See how PS 373 Brooklyn Transition Center performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
185 ELLERY ST, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 373 Brooklyn Transition Center may also want to explore other schools in the area. BEDFORD STUYVESANT NEW BEGINNINGS CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-BED STUY 3 (rated 7.4/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, IS 318 EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS (rated 7.1/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.5 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11206 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$57,280
Median Home Value
$822,100
Median Rent
$1,558/mo
Population
89,231
College Educated
36.3%
Homeownership
10.9%
Avg Commute
36.5 min
Poverty Rate
33.1%
Median Age
30.7
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 373 Brooklyn Transition Center
What grades does PS 373 Brooklyn Transition Center serve?
PS 373 Brooklyn Transition Center serves students in grades 15 through 15.
How many students attend PS 373 Brooklyn Transition Center?
PS 373 Brooklyn Transition Center has an enrollment of approximately 448 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 373 Brooklyn Transition Center?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 373 Brooklyn Transition Center is 5.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 373 Brooklyn Transition Center rank in NY?
PS 373 Brooklyn Transition Center ranks #4,268 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 373 Brooklyn Transition Center's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 373 Brooklyn Transition Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is PS 373 Brooklyn Transition Center a charter school?
No, PS 373 Brooklyn Transition Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 373 Brooklyn Transition Center a Title I school?
No, PS 373 Brooklyn Transition Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 373 Brooklyn Transition Center?
93.3% of students at PS 373 Brooklyn Transition Center 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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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 15 – 15
- Enrollment
- 448
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 76
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 93.3%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 61.4%
- Phone
- (718) 782-6800
Resources & Links
District
NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75- Schools in District
- 59
- District Rank
- #30 of 58
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