Below Average
#4101 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 75 Mayda Cortiella
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #32
95 GROVE ST, Brooklyn, NY 11221
Enrollment
207
Student-Teacher
10.3:1
Score
4.2
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
207
Student-Teacher
10.3:1
Score
4.2
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,101 of 4,742
In Brooklyn
#499 of 570
public schools
In district
#19 of 27
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #32
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PS 75 Mayda Cortiella
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About PS 75 Mayda Cortiella
PS 75 Mayda Cortiella is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #32. PS 75 Mayda Cortiella serves approximately 207 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 75 Mayda Cortiella has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #4,101 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for PS 75 Mayda Cortiella show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.2 · Below Average
- District avg 4.5
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
73% of students at PS 75 Mayda Cortiella 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 75 Mayda Cortiella — Students at PS 75 Mayda Cortiella score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
95.7%
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: 4.7/10.
How PS 75 Mayda Cortiella Compares
See how PS 75 Mayda Cortiella performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
95 GROVE ST, Brooklyn, NY 11221
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 75 Mayda Cortiella may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 376 (rated 8.3/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ACHIEVEMENT FIRST-BUSHWICK CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 7.3/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-BUSHWICK (rated 7.1/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.4 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 75 Mayda Cortiella
What grades does PS 75 Mayda Cortiella serve?
PS 75 Mayda Cortiella serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 75 Mayda Cortiella?
PS 75 Mayda Cortiella has an enrollment of approximately 207 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 75 Mayda Cortiella?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 75 Mayda Cortiella is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 75 Mayda Cortiella rank in NY?
PS 75 Mayda Cortiella ranks #4,101 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 75 Mayda Cortiella's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 75 Mayda Cortiella has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 75 Mayda Cortiella?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 75 Mayda Cortiella has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 75 Mayda Cortiella a charter school?
No, PS 75 Mayda Cortiella is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 75 Mayda Cortiella a Title I school?
No, PS 75 Mayda Cortiella is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 75 Mayda Cortiella?
95.7% of students at PS 75 Mayda Cortiella 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
- 207
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 95.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 72.9%
- Phone
- (718) 574-0244
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #32- District Enrollment
- 9,633
- Schools in District
- 27
- District Rank
- #19 of 27
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