Serving 301 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 181 Brookfield 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 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher 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 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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P.S. 181 Brookfield ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
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P.S. 181 Brookfield's student population of 301 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
301 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
P.S. 181 Brookfield ranks within the top 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. 181 Brookfield is 0.45, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2000 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
15%
29%
Black
73%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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P.S. 181 Brookfield is ranked #2000 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 181 Brookfield often compared to?
P.S. 181 Brookfieldis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 251, P.S. 132 Ralph Bunche by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 181 Brookfield?
301 students attend P.S. 181 Brookfield.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of P.S. 181 Brookfield students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 181 Brookfield?
P.S. 181 Brookfield has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 181 Brookfield offer ?
P.S. 181 Brookfield offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 181 Brookfield part of?
P.S. 181 Brookfield is part of New York City Geographic District #29 School District.
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