Average
#2128 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 45% in state
PS 84 Jose De Diego
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #14
250 BERRY ST, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Enrollment
629
Student-Teacher
9.7:1
Score
6.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
629
Student-Teacher
9.7:1
Score
6.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#2,128 of 4,742
In Brooklyn
#277 of 570
public schools
In district
#19 of 38
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #14
Academic growth
8.2 / 10
Excellent
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PS 84 Jose De Diego
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About PS 84 Jose De Diego
PS 84 Jose De Diego is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #14. PS 84 Jose De Diego serves approximately 629 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 84 Jose De Diego has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,128 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for PS 84 Jose De Diego show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 6.5 · Average
- District avg 5.5
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at PS 84 Jose De Diego sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 9.7:1 students to teachers, PS 84 Jose De Diego sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
41% of students at PS 84 Jose De Diego 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 84 Jose De Diego — Students at PS 84 Jose De Diego score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
58.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 39 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: 8.2/10.
How PS 84 Jose De Diego Compares
See how PS 84 Jose De Diego performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
250 BERRY ST, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 84 Jose De Diego may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. WILLIAMS BURG NORTHSIDE SCHOOL (rated 8.6/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is WILLIAMSBURG NORTHSIDE SCHOOL (rated 8.3/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, BROOKLYN ARBOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.7 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11211 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$105,183
Median Home Value
$1,118,600
Median Rent
$2,357/mo
Population
65,691
College Educated
54.8%
Homeownership
16.4%
Avg Commute
31.8 min
Poverty Rate
21.2%
Median Age
31.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 84 Jose De Diego
What grades does PS 84 Jose De Diego serve?
PS 84 Jose De Diego serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend PS 84 Jose De Diego?
PS 84 Jose De Diego has an enrollment of approximately 629 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 84 Jose De Diego?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 84 Jose De Diego is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 84 Jose De Diego rank in NY?
PS 84 Jose De Diego ranks #2,128 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 84 Jose De Diego's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 84 Jose De Diego has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 84 Jose De Diego?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 84 Jose De Diego has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 84 Jose De Diego a charter school?
No, PS 84 Jose De Diego is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 84 Jose De Diego a Title I school?
No, PS 84 Jose De Diego is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 84 Jose De Diego?
58.8% of students at PS 84 Jose De Diego 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 629
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 58.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.2%
- Phone
- (718) 384-8063
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #14- District Enrollment
- 15,196
- Schools in District
- 38
- District Rank
- #19 of 38
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