P.S. 157 Benjamin Franklin

P.S. 157 Benjamin Franklin

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8
850 Kent Ave,  Brooklyn, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 14
3.5
298 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Ms. Juliana Notaro
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
22%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
31
Full Time Teachers
31
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.8%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
33%
State Average
20%
Math
47%
State Average
22%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
309:1

Student Diversity

Male
55.9%
Female
43.7%
Hispanic
73%
Black
16.7%
White
7.8%
Two or more races
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 2 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/27/2023
My daughter is currently in 3k here and we love this program. The teachers are great, she is excited to go to school, and they have a great variety of lessons and play. I can't speak to the experience of older students, but would definitely recommend this school for the 3k/Prek program.
2.0 parent
4/27/2016
The special education teachers has no patience, she should not be working with children with special needs, her attitude is poor and she does not care about her school education, she should be removed from the special education setting and into the main setting, where the student can teach her about...

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P.S. 157 Benjamin Franklin is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-8 in Brooklyn, NY and is served by the New York City Geographic District No. 14 in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 298 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 22% are proficient in reading. P.S. 157 Benjamin Franklin has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,170,929. Discover additional schools in the area, like P.S. 368, El Puente Academy For Peace And Justice, Benjamin Banneker Academy, and more. Learn more about what Brooklyn has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near P.S. 157 Benjamin Franklin.

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