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P.s. 288 Shirley Tanyhill vs. I.s. 303 Herbert S Eisenberg

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School Overview

School
P.s. 288 Shirley Tanyhill
2950 W 25th St
Brooklyn, NY 11224
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
I.s. 303 Herbert S Eisenberg
501 West Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11224
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5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 469 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, P.s. 288 Shirley Tanyhill 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 15% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 386 students in grades 6-8, I.s. 303 Herbert S Eisenberg 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 38% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). 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 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is equal to the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
6-8
Total Students
469 students
386 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 288 Shirley Tanyhill over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at I.s. 303 Herbert S Eisenberg over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 288 Shirley Tanyhill.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at I.s. 303 Herbert S Eisenberg.
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
34 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 288 Shirley Tanyhill over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at I.s. 303 Herbert S Eisenberg over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 288 Shirley Tanyhill with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #21 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 I.s. 303 Herbert S Eisenberg with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #21 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

#4166 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#2379 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 288 Shirley Tanyhill, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of I.s. 303 Herbert S Eisenberg, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
38%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 288 Shirley Tanyhill who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #21 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 I.s. 303 Herbert S Eisenberg who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #21 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
22%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
52%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 288 Shirley Tanyhill who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #21 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 I.s. 303 Herbert S Eisenberg who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #21 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at I.s. 303 Herbert S Eisenberg who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #21 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of P.s. 288 Shirley Tanyhill by grade.
This chart displays the students of I.s. 303 Herbert S Eisenberg by grade.
Pre-K Students
24
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Kindergarten Students
37
-
Grade 1 Students
47
-
Grade 2 Students
50
-
Grade 3 Students
54
-
Grade 4 Students
47
-
Grade 5 Students
60
-
Grade 6 Students
45
138
Grade 7 Students
49
123
Grade 8 Students
54
125
Ungraded Students
2
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 288 Shirley Tanyhill, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #21 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 American Indian at I.s. 303 Herbert S Eisenberg, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #21 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
1%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 288 Shirley Tanyhill, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #21 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 I.s. 303 Herbert S Eisenberg, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #21 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
32%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 288 Shirley Tanyhill, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #21 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 I.s. 303 Herbert S Eisenberg, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #21 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
61%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 288 Shirley Tanyhill, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #21 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 I.s. 303 Herbert S Eisenberg, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #21 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
5%
40%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 288 Shirley Tanyhill, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #21 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 I.s. 303 Herbert S Eisenberg, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #21 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
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at I.s. 303 Herbert S Eisenberg, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #21 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.53
0.73
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 288 Shirley Tanyhill, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #21 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 I.s. 303 Herbert S Eisenberg, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #21 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
97%
89%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 288 Shirley Tanyhill, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #21 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 I.s. 303 Herbert S Eisenberg, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #21 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%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 288 Shirley Tanyhill, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #21 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 I.s. 303 Herbert S Eisenberg, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #21 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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