The annual English Language Arts and Math Standardized State Test results for students in Grades 3 to 8 in public schools are out! Percentages are the numbers of students who met or exceeded expectations on the state assessments at each school.
The 2023 assessments underwent a realignment to new standards. This adjustment means results from 2022 and 2023 aren’t directly comparable. However, despite these changes, the ELA scores have displayed an upward trajectory in the city overall and our neighborhoods. The percentage of NYC students achieving proficiency rose from 49% in 2022 to 52% in 2023. Math scores increased substantially from 38% in 2022 to 50% in 2023 in the city overall. The disparity between Black and White students in ELA has seen a decline, with Black students increasing proficiency by 14% in math and 5% percent in ELA, reducing the gap with White students by 2% respectively.
Here is our overview of test results of public schools in Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO, Downtown Brooklyn, BoCoCa, Clinton Hill, Prospect Heights and Fort Greene. Charter School results will be published at a later date, stay tuned.
Elementary schools with the highest increase in passing in ELA:
- PS 287 in Downtown Brooklyn +35%
- PS 261 in Boerum Hill +20%
- PS 20 in Fort Greene +16%
Elementary schools with the highest increase in passing in Math:
- PS 287 in Downtown Brooklyn +24%
- PS 32 in Carroll Gardens +13%
- PS 38 in Downtown Brooklyn and PS 8 in Brooklyn Heights +12%
Find out results of additional schools here.
Public talk about elementary school 10/17
In this info session for families considering elementary school in public and private schools as well as Charter schools we cover everything you need to know about local zoned schools, un-zoned schools, Charter and private school options, preschools offering Pre-K, free universal Pre-K options, 3K for All, application details and deadlines, waitlists, languages, G&T programs and more. This event is geared towards parents with children born in 2019 and younger considering a move to or living in BoCoCa, DUMBO, Brooklyn Heights, Red Hook, Fort Greene and Downtown Brooklyn. The virtual event will take place on Tuesday, October 17 at 7.30 pm. Get your ticket here.
