Overview of Ps 253: Ps 253 is a public school situated in Brooklyn, NY, which is in a huge city environment. The learner population of Ps 253 is 933, and the school serves PK-5. At Ps 253, 82% of learners scored above or at the proficient (mastery) level for math, and 71% scored above or at that level for reading.

The school’s minority learner population is 75%. The learner-teacher ratio is 14:1.

The learner population is made up of 46% female learners and 54% male learners. The school serves 79% economically disadvantaged learners. There are 68 equivalent full-time teachers.

Test Scores at Ps 253: At Ps 253, 82% of learners scored above or at the proficient (mastery) level for math, and 71% scored above or at that level for reading.

Juxtaposed with the district, the school performed better in math and better in reading, according to this measure. In New York City Geographic District #21, 52% of learners tested above or at the proficient (mastery) level for reading, and 52% tested above or at that level for math.

Ps 253 performed better in math and better in reading in this measure juxtaposed with learners around the state. In New York, 47% of learners tested above or at the proficient (mastery) level for reading, and 48% tested above or at that level for math.