Serving 145 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 145 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
P.s. 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell's student population of 145 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
145 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
New York, NY
School Rankings
P.s. 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3377 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
27%
31%
Black
59%
15%
White
6%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell's ranking?
P.s. 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell is ranked #3377 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell?
145 students attend P.s. 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of P.s. 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell?
P.s. 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell offer ?
P.s. 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell part of?
P.s. 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell is part of New York City Geographic District #23.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell located?
P.s. 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell is located in the Ocean Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 14 other public schools located in Ocean Hill.
School Reviews
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