Below Average
#3837 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 89 Cypress Hills
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #19
265 WARWICK ST, Brooklyn, NY 11207
Enrollment
469
Student-Teacher
10:1
Score
4.6
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
469
Student-Teacher
10:1
Score
4.6
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#3,837 of 4,742
In Brooklyn
#468 of 570
public schools
In district
#39 of 52
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #19
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PS 89 Cypress Hills
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About PS 89 Cypress Hills
PS 89 Cypress Hills is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #19. PS 89 Cypress Hills serves approximately 469 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 89 Cypress Hills has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,837 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for PS 89 Cypress Hills show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.6 · Below Average
- District avg 5.4
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
35% of students at PS 89 Cypress Hills 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 89 Cypress Hills — Students at PS 89 Cypress Hills score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
92.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 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: 5.5/10.
How PS 89 Cypress Hills Compares
See how PS 89 Cypress Hills performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
265 WARWICK ST, Brooklyn, NY 11207
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 89 Cypress Hills may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 108 SAL ABBRACCIAMENTO (rated 7.7/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 149 DANNY KAYE (rated 7.0/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PS 65 (rated 6.9/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.9 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11207 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$55,419
Median Home Value
$657,400
Median Rent
$1,443/mo
Population
93,445
College Educated
19.4%
Homeownership
26.9%
Avg Commute
45.9 min
Poverty Rate
27.3%
Median Age
36.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 89 Cypress Hills
What grades does PS 89 Cypress Hills serve?
PS 89 Cypress Hills serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend PS 89 Cypress Hills?
PS 89 Cypress Hills has an enrollment of approximately 469 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 89 Cypress Hills?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 89 Cypress Hills is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 89 Cypress Hills rank in NY?
PS 89 Cypress Hills ranks #3,837 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 89 Cypress Hills's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 89 Cypress Hills has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 89 Cypress Hills?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 89 Cypress Hills has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 89 Cypress Hills a charter school?
No, PS 89 Cypress Hills is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 89 Cypress Hills a Title I school?
No, PS 89 Cypress Hills is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 89 Cypress Hills?
92.8% of students at PS 89 Cypress Hills 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
- 469
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 92.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.4%
- Phone
- (718) 964-1180
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #19- District Enrollment
- 19,963
- Schools in District
- 52
- District Rank
- #39 of 52
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