Serving 374 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 290 Juan Morel Campos ranks in the bottom 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 374 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 290 Juan Morel Campos ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
P.s. 290 Juan Morel Campos's student population of 374 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
374 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Motto
Growing Together as a Community
School Rankings
P.s. 290 Juan Morel Campos 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. 290 Juan Morel Campos is 0.31, 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
#2670 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
82%
31%
Black
14%
15%
White
1%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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. 290 Juan Morel Campos's ranking?
P.s. 290 Juan Morel Campos is ranked #2670 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 290 Juan Morel Campos often compared to?
P.s. 290 Juan Morel Camposis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 273 Wortman, P.s. 158 Warwick by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 290 Juan Morel Campos?
374 students attend P.s. 290 Juan Morel Campos.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of P.s. 290 Juan Morel Campos students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 290 Juan Morel Campos?
P.s. 290 Juan Morel Campos has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 290 Juan Morel Campos offer ?
P.s. 290 Juan Morel Campos offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 290 Juan Morel Campos part of?
P.s. 290 Juan Morel Campos is part of New York City Geographic District #19.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 290 Juan Morel Campos located?
P.s. 290 Juan Morel Campos is located in the Cypress Hills neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 10 other public schools located in Cypress Hills.
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