5010 6th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11220
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
:
7/
10
Top 50%
Tel: (718) 435-6034
Serving 1,008 students in grades Kindergarten-5,Ps 94 Henry Longfellow ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,008 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in NYMath Proficiency
: 60% (Top 50%)Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 50%)Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Btm 50%)- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 94 Henry Longfellow ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
Ps 94 Henry Longfellow's student population of 1,008 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,008 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 94 Henry Longfellow ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 94 Henry Longfellow is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School
State Level (NY)
Overall Testing Rank
#1491 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
67%
10%
Hispanic
30%
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Diversity Score
0.47
0.72
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
New York City Geographic District #15 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps 94 Henry Longfellow's ranking?
Ps 94 Henry Longfellow is ranked #1491 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 94 Henry Longfellow often compared to?
Ps 94 Henry Longfellowis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 105 Blythebourne by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 94 Henry Longfellow?
1,008 students attend Ps 94 Henry Longfellow.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Ps 94 Henry Longfellow students are Asian, 30% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 94 Henry Longfellow?
Ps 94 Henry Longfellow has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 94 Henry Longfellow offer ?
Ps 94 Henry Longfellow offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 94 Henry Longfellow part of?
Ps 94 Henry Longfellow is part of New York City Geographic District #15 School District.
In what neighborhood is Ps 94 Henry Longfellow located?
Ps 94 Henry Longfellow is located in the Sunset Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 24 other public schools located in Sunset Park.
Nearby Public Schools
Popular comparisons: Ps 94 Henry Longfellow vs. Ps 105 Blythebourne
The nearest high school to Ps 94 Henry Longfellow is Ps 371 Lillian L Rashkis (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Jhs 220 John J Pershing (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Brooklyn Rise Charter School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Brooklyn Rise Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Grades: K-3 | 173 students 0.2 miles 475 53rd St-2nd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11220
(347) 470-9833
0.2
K-3
173
Leep Dual Language Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Grades: K-3 | 332 students 0.2 miles 5323 5th Ave-2nd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11220
(917) 819-5337
0.2
K-3
332
School Of Creativity And Innovation
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Grades: PK-3 | 170 students 0.2 miles 736 48th St
Brooklyn, NY 11220
(929) 419-6049
0.2
PK-3
170
Ps 1 Bergen
(Math: 24% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Grades: PK-5 | 847 students 0.4 miles 309 47th St
Brooklyn, NY 11220
(718) 567-7661
0.4
PK-5
847
Ps 169 Sunset Park
(Math: 60% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Grades: K-6 | 1,057 students 0.4 miles 4305 7th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11232
(718) 853-3224
0.4
K-6
1,057
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