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Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School in Brooklyn, NY
(PK-08 • Public • Regular School)

City-data.com school rating (using weighted test average as compared to other schools in New York) from 0 (worst) to 100 (best) is 82
Address
 525 LENOX RD
Brooklyn, NY 11203
Telephone
(718) 773-4869
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City-data.com school rating
82
Students
1,282
Classroom Teachers (FTE)
70.7
National School Lunch
Program (NSLP) Status
No
Free lunch eligible students
767
Reduced-price lunch
eligible students
175
School district
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #18
Charter school
No
Shared Time Indicator
No
Adult education offered
No

Ratings

This school rating compared to other nearby schools ratings:
Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School:

82
HS FOR PUBLIC SERVICE-HEROES OF TOMORROW (0.3 miles):

72
PS 397 FOSTER-LAURIE (0.4 miles):

45
BROOKLYN INSTITUTE FOR LIBERAL ARTS (0.3 miles):

44
PS 135 SHELDON A BROOKNER (0.4 miles):

37
PS 91 ALBANY AVENUE SCHOOL (THE) (0.5 miles):

28
SCHOOL FOR HUMAN RIGHTS (THE) (0.3 miles):

22
NEW HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL (0.5 miles):

13
SCHOOL FOR DEMOCRACY AND LEADERSHIP (0.3 miles):

11
Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School rating compared to average state, county and city schools ratings:
New York:

50
Kings County:

40
Brooklyn:

40
Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School:

82

Students & Teachers


Total enrollment:
Enrollment in 2016: 1,282
Enrollment in 2015: 1,271
Enrollment in 2014: 1,245
Enrollment in 2013: 1,246
Enrollment in 2012: 1,299
Enrollment in 2011: 1,346
Enrollment in 2010: 1,383
Enrollment in 2009: 1,377
Enrollment in 2008: 1,387
Enrollment in 2007: 1,463
Enrollment in 2006: 1,528

Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School - Historical enrollment


Enrollment by grade, gender and race:
(Note: Details may not add to totals. School year: 2015-2016)
GradePKKGG01G02G03G04G05G06G07G08UGTotal
All students34142198158157137164981118211,282
Female students207710483837292576547 - 700
Male students146594757465724146351582
American Indian/Alaska Native students - 1 - - 11 - - - - - 3
Asian students - 2112124 - - - 13
Hispanic students126231111 - - 18
Black students32132183151148125159911108011,212
White students1232281 - - - - 19
Two or More Races students - 3521112 - 2 - 17

Enrollment by grade:
Pre-Kindergarten enrollment: 34
Kindergarten enrollment: 142
1st grade enrollment: 198
2nd grade enrollment: 158
3rd grade enrollment: 157
4th grade enrollment: 137
5th grade enrollment: 164
6th grade enrollment: 98
7th grade enrollment: 111
8th grade enrollment: 82
Ungraded enrollment: 1

Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School - Historical enrollment by grade


Enrollment by gender:
(State average from 6,131 schools)
Female enrollment: 700 (54.6%)
Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School:

54.6%
State:

51.1%
Male enrollment: 582 (45.4%)
Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School:

45.4%
New York:

47.5%

Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School - Historical enrollment by gender


Enrollment by race/ethnicity:
(State average from 1,352 schools)
American Indian/Alaska Native enrollment: 3 (0.2%)
Here:

0.2%
State:

0.2%
Asian enrollment: 13 (1.0%)
School:

1.0%
State:

4.6%
Hispanic enrollment: 18 (1.4%)
School:

1.4%
New York:

9.2%
Black enrollment: 1,212 (94.5%)
School:

94.5%
State:

12.0%
White enrollment: 19 (1.5%)
Here:

1.5%
State:

55.1%
Two or More Races enrollment: 17 (1.3%)
Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School:

1.3%
State:

2.9%

Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School - Historical enrollment by race/ethnicity


Lunch Program Eligibility:
(State average from 4,921 schools)
Free/reduced-price lunch eligible students: 942 (73.5%)
Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School:

73.5%
State:

52.7%
Free lunch eligible students: 767 (59.8%)
School:

59.8%
New York:

45.4%
Reduced-price lunch eligible students: 175 (13.7%)
Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School:

13.7%
New York:

4.8%

Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School - Lunch Program Eligibility


Average Class Size:
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Average Class Size:
  • Common Branch: 27
  • Grade 8 English: 28
  • Grade 8 Mathematics: 28
  • Grade 8 Science: 28
  • Grade 8 Social Studies: 28

Teachers and support:
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Classroom Teachers (FTE): 70.7


Student/Teacher Ratio
Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School:

18.1
New York:

14.0
Number of individuals teaching out of certification: 5
Number of teachers with fewer than three years of teaching experience: 3
Number of teachers with Master's Degree plus 30 hours or doctorate: 42

Total number of classes taught: 306
Number of classes taught by teachers without appropriate certification: 22


Number of full-time principals: 1
Number of full-time assistant principals: 3
Number of full-time professional staff other than teachers, principals, and asst principals: 6
Number of part-time professional staff other than teachers, principals, and asst principals: 1

Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School - Teachers (FTE) and pupil/teacher ratio

Statewide Student Assessments


Grades 3-8 New York State Testing Program Assessments:
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(State average from 2,439 schools)
The grades 3-8 English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics assessments measure the higher learning standards that were adopted by the State Board of Regents in 2010, which more accurately reflect students' progress toward college and career readiness.
3rd Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (3rd Grade)

  • All316
  • Males311
  • Females322
  • Black317
  • IDEA271
ELA students tested with valid scores: 141
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 316

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

58%
State:

43%

Students scoring at Level 1: 20%
Students scoring at Level 2: 22%
Students scoring at Level 3: 54%
Students scoring at Level 4: 4%

20%
22%
54%
4%

    MATH Mean Score (3rd Grade)

  • All313
  • Males313
  • Females314
  • Black314
  • IDEA273
Math students tested with valid scores: 141
Computed mean of student Math scores: 313

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

53%
New York:

49%

Students scoring at Level 1: 21%
Students scoring at Level 2: 26%
Students scoring at Level 3: 23%
Students scoring at Level 4: 30%

21%
26%
23%
30%
4th Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (4th Grade)

  • All316
  • Males306
  • Females324
  • Black317
ELA students tested with valid scores: 151
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 316

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

52%
State:

41%

Students scoring at Level 1: 18%
Students scoring at Level 2: 30%
Students scoring at Level 3: 28%
Students scoring at Level 4: 24%

18%
30%
28%
24%

    MATH Mean Score (4th Grade)

  • All305
  • Males299
  • Females310
  • Black306
Math students tested with valid scores: 151
Computed mean of student Math scores: 305

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

48%
State:

43%

Students scoring at Level 1: 29%
Students scoring at Level 2: 23%
Students scoring at Level 3: 28%
Students scoring at Level 4: 20%

29%
23%
28%
20%

    SCI Mean Score (4th Grade)

  • All86
  • Males84
  • Females87
  • Black86
Science students tested with valid scores: 149
Computed mean of student Science scores: 86

Science Students scoring proficient and above:

90%
State:

87%

Students scoring at Level 1: 1%
Students scoring at Level 2: 9%
Students scoring at Level 3: 21%
Students scoring at Level 4: 69%

1%
9%
21%
69%
5th Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (5th Grade)

  • All305
  • Males298
  • Females310
  • Black304
  • IDEA247
ELA students tested with valid scores: 115
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 305

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

37%
New York:

35%

Students scoring at Level 1: 30%
Students scoring at Level 2: 32%
Students scoring at Level 3: 25%
Students scoring at Level 4: 12%

30%
32%
25%
12%

    MATH Mean Score (5th Grade)

  • All305
  • Males304
  • Females306
  • Black304
  • IDEA258
Math students tested with valid scores: 115
Computed mean of student Math scores: 305

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

34%
New York:

43%

Students scoring at Level 1: 30%
Students scoring at Level 2: 36%
Students scoring at Level 3: 29%
Students scoring at Level 4: 5%

30%
36%
29%
5%
6th Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (6th Grade)

  • All336
  • Males331
  • Females341
  • Black335
  • IDEA259
ELA students tested with valid scores: 101
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 336

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

83%
State:

30%

Students scoring at Level 1: 6%
Students scoring at Level 2: 11%
Students scoring at Level 3: 23%
Students scoring at Level 4: 60%

6%
11%
23%
60%

    MATH Mean Score (6th Grade)

  • All345
  • Males342
  • Females348
  • Black343
  • IDEA231
Math students tested with valid scores: 101
Computed mean of student Math scores: 345

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

87%
State:

38%

Students scoring at Level 1: 6%
Students scoring at Level 2: 7%
Students scoring at Level 3: 25%
Students scoring at Level 4: 62%

6%
7%
25%
62%
7th Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (7th Grade)

  • All346
  • Males346
  • Females346
  • Black345
ELA students tested with valid scores: 90
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 346

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

97%
New York:

39%

Students scoring at Level 1: 1%
Students scoring at Level 2: 1%
Students scoring at Level 3: 44%
Students scoring at Level 4: 53%

1%
1%
44%
53%

    MATH Mean Score (7th Grade)

  • All346
  • Males348
  • Females344
  • Black345
Math students tested with valid scores: 90
Computed mean of student Math scores: 346

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

96%
State:

34%

Students scoring at Level 1: 2%
Students scoring at Level 2: 2%
Students scoring at Level 3: 46%
Students scoring at Level 4: 50%

2%
2%
46%
50%
8th Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (8th Grade)

  • All347
  • Males342
  • Females350
ELA students tested with valid scores: 109
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 347

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

95%
New York:

43%

Students scoring at Level 1: 1%
Students scoring at Level 2: 4%
Students scoring at Level 3: 34%
Students scoring at Level 4: 61%

1%
4%
34%
61%

    MATH Mean Score (8th Grade)

  • All324
  • Males323
  • Females326
  • Black324
Math students tested with valid scores: 53
Computed mean of student Math scores: 324

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

60%
State:

18%

Students scoring at Level 1: 0%
Students scoring at Level 2: 40%
Students scoring at Level 3: 60%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%

40%
60%

Regents Examination:
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(State average from 2,072 schools)
Regents Examinations are achievement tests that are aligned with New York State's Learning Standards. Prepared by teacher examination committees and Department subject and testing specialists, Regents Examinations provide schools with a basis for evaluating the quality of instruction and learning that have taken place. They are used by school personnel to identify major learning goals, offering both teachers and students a guide to important understandings, skills, and concepts. The examinations also provide students, parents, counselors, administrators, college admissions officers, and employers with objective and easily understood achievement information for use in making sound educational and vocational decisions. Passing scores on the Regents Examinations in English, mathematics, science, and social studies satisfy the State testing requirements for a high school diploma.

Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School - % Scroring 55 and above in Regents Examination

Integrated Algebra (Common Core):

    Scoring 55 and above
    (Integrated Algebra)

  • All100%
  • Males100%
  • Females100%
Students tested with valid scores: 54
Number of students tested scoring Level 3 (65-78): 8 (15%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 4 (79-84): 26 (48%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 5 (85-100): 20 (37%)

Percentage of students scoring 55 and above:

100%
New York:

93%

15%
48%
37%
Comprehensive English (Common Core):

    Scoring 55 and above
    (Comprehensive English)

  • All100%
  • Males101%
  • Females100%
Students tested with valid scores: 104
Number of students tested scoring Level 3 (65-78): 4 (4%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 4 (79-84): 14 (13%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 5 (85-100): 86 (83%)

Percentage of students scoring 55 and above:

100%
State:

89%

4%
13%
83%

The New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test:
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(State average from 1,219 schools)
The New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) is designed to annually assess the English proficiency of all English language learners enrolled in Grades K-12 in New York State schools. The exam gives the State and schools important information about the English language development of English language learners (ELLs), and is part of the State's compliance with federal laws that mandate the annual assessing and tracking of English proficiency of English language learners.
2nd Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 8
Scoring at Expanding Level or above:

50%
New York:

63%

Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 50%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 50%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 0%

50%
50%

Accountability


Adequate Yearly Progress:
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(State average from 3,754 schools)
Elementary/Middle-Level Science:

    Elementary/Middle-Level Science - Performance Index (PI)

  • All195
  • Males193
  • Females196
  • Black196
Made AYP: Yes
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: Yes

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 263
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 95%

Performance Index (PI):

195
State:

174
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 182
Elementary/Middle-Level Math:

    Elementary/Middle-Level Math - Performance Index (PI)

  • All148
  • Males143
  • Females153
  • Black149
Made AYP: Yes
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: Yes

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 717
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 98%

Performance Index (PI):

148
State:

114
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 105
Elementary/Middle-Level ELA:

    Elementary/Middle-Level ELA - Performance Index (PI)

  • All155
  • Males145
  • Females164
  • Black156
Made AYP: Yes
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: Yes

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 717
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 99%

Performance Index (PI):

155
New York:

113
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 107

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