Serving 452 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 32 Samuel Mills Sprole 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 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 452 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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P.S. 32 Samuel Mills Sprole ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
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P.S. 32 Samuel Mills Sprole's student population of 452 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
452 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
P.S. 32 Samuel Mills Sprole 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. 32 Samuel Mills Sprole is 0.71, 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
#1036 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
22%
29%
Black
16%
16%
White
46%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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P.S. 32 Samuel Mills Sprole is ranked #1036 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 32 Samuel Mills Sprole often compared to?
P.S. 32 Samuel Mills Sproleis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 58 Carroll by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 32 Samuel Mills Sprole?
452 students attend P.S. 32 Samuel Mills Sprole.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of P.S. 32 Samuel Mills Sprole students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 32 Samuel Mills Sprole?
P.S. 32 Samuel Mills Sprole has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 32 Samuel Mills Sprole offer ?
P.S. 32 Samuel Mills Sprole offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 32 Samuel Mills Sprole part of?
P.S. 32 Samuel Mills Sprole is part of New York City Geographic District #15 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 32 Samuel Mills Sprole located?
P.S. 32 Samuel Mills Sprole is located in the Gowanus neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 1 other public schools located in Gowanus.
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