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P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School

525 Lenox Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 952 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School ranks in the top 30% 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 50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher 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-8
  • Enrollment: 952 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Top 30% in NY
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School's student population of 952 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
952 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
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Students by Grade
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P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School is 0.22, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#1298 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
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50%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
69%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
2%
10%
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Hispanic
6%
29%
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Black
88%
16%
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White
1%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School's ranking?
P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School is ranked #1298 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School often compared to?
P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 244 Richard R Green by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School?
952 students attend P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School?
P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School offer ?
P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School part of?
P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School is part of New York City Geographic District #18 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School located?
P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School is located in the Little Caribbean neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 11 other public schools located in Little Caribbean.

School Reviews
5   8/9/2019
I love this school my mom likes it to Mrs. Stockton is my best teacher ever I will miss the memories and trips and work it''s sad I''m going to a new class but I can still see her.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Joshua peart
2   11/19/2018
This school is wonderful if your child is "gifted" but if your child is an average student or struggling they will be lost and pushed along.
- Posted by Parent - Tori
5   11/25/2013
This is vey nice and a very academic school. I like that.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Tanay

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 952 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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