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P.s. 235 Janice Marie Knight School vs. P.s. 244 Richard R Green

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School Overview

School
P.s. 235 Janice Marie Knight School
525 Lenox Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11203
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
P.s. 244 Richard R Green
5404 Tilden Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

P.s. 235 Janice Marie Knight School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 642 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 235 Janice Marie Knight School ranks in the top 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 49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 320 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 244 Richard R Green 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 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
642 students
320 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 235 Janice Marie Knight School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 244 Richard R Green over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 235 Janice Marie Knight School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 244 Richard R Green.
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
39 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 235 Janice Marie Knight School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 244 Richard R Green over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
8:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 235 Janice Marie Knight School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #18 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 244 Richard R Green with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #18 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1560 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
#1940 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 235 Janice Marie Knight School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 244 Richard R Green, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
49%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
60-64%
(Top 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 235 Janice Marie Knight School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #18 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 244 Richard R Green who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #18 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
69%
(Top 20% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 235 Janice Marie Knight School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #18 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 244 Richard R Green who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #18 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 20% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-79%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 235 Janice Marie Knight School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #18 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of P.s. 235 Janice Marie Knight School by grade.
This chart displays the students of P.s. 244 Richard R Green by grade.
Pre-K Students
51
16
Kindergarten Students
91
45
Grade 1 Students
84
49
Grade 2 Students
86
56
Grade 3 Students
119
48
Grade 4 Students
122
41
Grade 5 Students
89
65

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 235 Janice Marie Knight School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #18 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
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% Asian
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 235 Janice Marie Knight School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #18 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 244 Richard R Green, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #18 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 235 Janice Marie Knight School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #18 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 244 Richard R Green, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #18 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
88%
77%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 235 Janice Marie Knight School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #18 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 244 Richard R Green, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #18 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 235 Janice Marie Knight School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #18 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 244 Richard R Green, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #18 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 235 Janice Marie Knight School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #18 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 244 Richard R Green, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #18 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.22
0.39
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 235 Janice Marie Knight School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #18 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 244 Richard R Green, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #18 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
83%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 235 Janice Marie Knight School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #18 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 244 Richard R Green, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #18 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 235 Janice Marie Knight School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #18 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 244 Richard R Green, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #18 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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