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P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus vs. P.s. 207 Elizabeth G Leary

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School Overview

School
P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus
133 E 53rd St
Brooklyn, NY 11203
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
P.s. 207 Elizabeth G Leary
4011 Fillmore Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11234
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
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Overview
Serving 269 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (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 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 885 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, P.s. 207 Elizabeth G Leary 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 59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-8
Total Students
269 students
885 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus 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. 207 Elizabeth G Leary over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 207 Elizabeth G Leary.
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
63 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus 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. 207 Elizabeth G Leary over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus 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. 207 Elizabeth G Leary with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #22 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

#1782 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
#1433 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus, 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. 207 Elizabeth G Leary, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 30% in NY)
59%
(Top 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus 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. 207 Elizabeth G Leary who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #22 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
57%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus 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. 207 Elizabeth G Leary who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #22 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥90%
(Top 30% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-84%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus by grade.
This chart displays the students of P.s. 207 Elizabeth G Leary by grade.
Pre-K Students
34
18
Kindergarten Students
41
77
Grade 1 Students
34
82
Grade 2 Students
46
92
Grade 3 Students
46
83
Grade 4 Students
30
96
Grade 5 Students
37
106
Grade 6 Students
-
124
Grade 7 Students
-
106
Grade 8 Students
-
100
Ungraded Students
1
1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus, 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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 207 Elizabeth G Leary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #22 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
n/a
24%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 207 Elizabeth G Leary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #22 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
18%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus, 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. 207 Elizabeth G Leary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #22 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
79%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus, 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. 207 Elizabeth G Leary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #22 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
3%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus, 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. 207 Elizabeth G Leary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #22 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
n/a
4%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 207 Elizabeth G Leary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #22 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.35
0.77
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus, 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. 207 Elizabeth G Leary, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #22 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
88%
51%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus, 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. 207 Elizabeth G Leary, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #22 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
1%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 268 Emma Lazarus, 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. 207 Elizabeth G Leary, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #22 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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