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#2499 of 4,742 schools in NY
Ps/is 30 Mary White Ovington
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #20
7002 4TH AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11209
Enrollment
882
Student-Teacher
10.8:1
Score
6.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
882
Student-Teacher
10.8:1
Score
6.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#2,499 of 4,742
In Brooklyn
#319 of 570
public schools
In district
#43 of 45
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #20
Equity
7.5 / 10
Very Good
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Ps/is 30 Mary White Ovington
Elementary School in Brooklyn · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Ps/is 30 Mary White Ovington
Ps/is 30 Mary White Ovington is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #20. Ps/is 30 Mary White Ovington serves approximately 882 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Ps/is 30 Mary White Ovington has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,499 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Ps/is 30 Mary White Ovington show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 6.1 · Average
- District avg 7.6
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
33% of students at Ps/is 30 Mary White Ovington 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/is 30 Mary White Ovington — Students at Ps/is 30 Mary White Ovington score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
80.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 40 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: 5.6/10.
How Ps/is 30 Mary White Ovington Compares
See how Ps/is 30 Mary White Ovington performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
7002 4TH AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11209
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Ps/is 30 Mary White Ovington may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 69 VINCENT D GRIPPO SCHOOL (rated 9.0/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 127 MCKINLEY PARK (rated 8.6/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, RALPH A FABRIZIO SCHOOL (rated 8.5/10, 0.3 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 11209 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$92,656
Median Home Value
$905,700
Median Rent
$1,857/mo
Population
70,756
College Educated
52.8%
Homeownership
35.8%
Avg Commute
44.6 min
Poverty Rate
11.3%
Median Age
41.9
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ps/is 30 Mary White Ovington
What grades does Ps/is 30 Mary White Ovington serve?
Ps/is 30 Mary White Ovington serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Ps/is 30 Mary White Ovington?
Ps/is 30 Mary White Ovington has an enrollment of approximately 882 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps/is 30 Mary White Ovington?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps/is 30 Mary White Ovington is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ps/is 30 Mary White Ovington rank in NY?
Ps/is 30 Mary White Ovington ranks #2,499 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Ps/is 30 Mary White Ovington's MySchoolScout rating?
Ps/is 30 Mary White Ovington has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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/is 30 Mary White Ovington?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ps/is 30 Mary White Ovington has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ps/is 30 Mary White Ovington a charter school?
No, Ps/is 30 Mary White Ovington is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ps/is 30 Mary White Ovington a Title I school?
No, Ps/is 30 Mary White Ovington is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ps/is 30 Mary White Ovington?
80.4% of students at Ps/is 30 Mary White Ovington 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 882
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 82
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 80.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.3%
- Phone
- (718) 491-8440
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #20- District Enrollment
- 46,673
- Schools in District
- 45
- District Rank
- #43 of 45
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