Serving 767 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 117 J Keld/briarwood School 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 47% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower 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 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 767 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 89%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 47% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
P.s. 117 J Keld/briarwood School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 117 J Keld/briarwood School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is P.s. 117 J Keld/briarwood School's ranking?
P.s. 117 J Keld/briarwood School is ranked #2263 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 117 J Keld/briarwood School?
767 students attend P.s. 117 J Keld/briarwood School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of P.s. 117 J Keld/briarwood School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 117 J Keld/briarwood School?
P.s. 117 J Keld/briarwood School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 117 J Keld/briarwood School offer ?
P.s. 117 J Keld/briarwood School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 117 J Keld/briarwood School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 767 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 89%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 47% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
