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#4101 of 4,742 schools in NY

PS 75 Mayda Cortiella

Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #32 · Brooklyn, NY

A New York City Geographic District #32 elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

95 GROVE ST, Brooklyn, NY 11221

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.7Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.84 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-28.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-36.1 pts
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-11.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
Resources & Environment2.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.3:1
Chronic Absenteeism72.9%

Students at PS 75 Mayda Cortiella score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 48 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 25% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
60%
2010
Math
49%
ELA
45%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
40%
2012
Math
10%
ELA
13%
2013
Math
22%
ELA
14%
2014
Math
19%
ELA
9%
2015
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 27% (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

95.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where PS 75 Mayda Cortiella 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 88Very Walkable
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 87Very Bikeable

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

Median income

$85,122

Median home value

$1,061,400

Median rent

$2,055/mo

College educated

42%

Homeownership

21.7%

Poverty rate

21.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11221; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
PS 299 Thomas Warren Field SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.7PK–50.2 mi202Compare →
Success Academy Charter School-bushwickCharter · enrollment unverified7.1K–40.2 mi514Compare →
Achievement First North Brooklyn Preparatory Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified3.7K–80.3 mi835Compare →
Achievement First-bushwick Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.3K–80.3 mi920Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

New York City Geographic District #32

Schools in district
27
Rank in district
#19 of 27
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 75 Mayda Cortiella is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #32; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

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, serving approximately 207 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #4,101 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

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.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
207
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
72.9%
Area population (ZIP 11221)
90,750
Area average commute
42.8 min
Area median age
32.8
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 11221; this does not measure the attendance area.

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

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