Needs Improvement
#4646 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 44 Marcus Garvey
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #13
432 MONROE ST, Brooklyn, NY 11221
Enrollment
127
Student-Teacher
9.8:1
Score
2.9
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
127
Student-Teacher
9.8:1
Score
2.9
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,646 of 4,742
In Brooklyn
#555 of 570
public schools
In district
#38 of 40
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #13
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PS 44 Marcus Garvey
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About PS 44 Marcus Garvey
PS 44 Marcus Garvey is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #13. PS 44 Marcus Garvey serves approximately 127 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 44 Marcus Garvey has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #4,646 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for PS 44 Marcus Garvey show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 2.9 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 5.2
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
At 127 students, PS 44 Marcus Garvey is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 9.8:1 students to teachers, PS 44 Marcus Garvey sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
83% of students at PS 44 Marcus Garvey 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 44 Marcus Garvey — Students at PS 44 Marcus Garvey score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
93.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 24 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 3.4/10.
How PS 44 Marcus Garvey Compares
See how PS 44 Marcus Garvey performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
432 MONROE ST, Brooklyn, NY 11221
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 44 Marcus Garvey may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BROOKLYN PROSPECT CHARTER SCHOOL - CSD 13.2 (rated 9.3/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ACADEMY OF ARTS AND LETTERS (rated 8.2/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, BROOKLYN BROWNSTONE SCHOOL (rated 7.9/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.6 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11221 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$85,122
Median Home Value
$1,061,400
Median Rent
$2,055/mo
Population
90,750
College Educated
42%
Homeownership
21.7%
Avg Commute
42.8 min
Poverty Rate
21.9%
Median Age
32.8
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 44 Marcus Garvey
What grades does PS 44 Marcus Garvey serve?
PS 44 Marcus Garvey serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 44 Marcus Garvey?
PS 44 Marcus Garvey has an enrollment of approximately 127 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 44 Marcus Garvey?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 44 Marcus Garvey is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 44 Marcus Garvey rank in NY?
PS 44 Marcus Garvey ranks #4,646 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 44 Marcus Garvey's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 44 Marcus Garvey has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 44 Marcus Garvey?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 44 Marcus Garvey has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 44 Marcus Garvey a charter school?
No, PS 44 Marcus Garvey is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 44 Marcus Garvey a Title I school?
No, PS 44 Marcus Garvey is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 44 Marcus Garvey?
93.7% of students at PS 44 Marcus Garvey 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
- 127
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 93.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 82.7%
- Phone
- (718) 834-6939
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #13- District Enrollment
- 19,232
- Schools in District
- 41
- District Rank
- #38 of 40
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