Serving 386 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 889 ranks in the bottom 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 40-44% (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 68% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), 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: 386 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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P.S. 889 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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P.S. 889's student population of 386 students has grown by 181% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 180% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
386 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
P.S. 889 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. 889 is 0.76, which is more 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
#2452 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
10%
Hispanic
20%
29%
Black
29%
16%
White
32%
40%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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P.S. 889 is ranked #2452 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 889 often compared to?
P.S. 889is often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 139 Alexine A Fenty 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 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 889?
386 students attend P.S. 889.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of P.S. 889 students are White, 29% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 889?
P.S. 889 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 889 offer ?
P.S. 889 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 889 part of?
P.S. 889 is part of New York City Geographic District #22 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 889 located?
P.S. 889 is located in the Kensington neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 6 other public schools located in Kensington.
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