P.S. 255 Barbara Reing School

P.S. 255 Barbara Reing School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

1866 E 17th St, Brooklyn, NY

Homecrest Neighborhood

New York City Geographic District No. 22

3.0

3.7

778 Students

B+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Ms. Kelly Mccann

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1

Math Proficiency
54%

Reading Proficiency
49%

B+

Academics

Teachers

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Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

49%

Math Proficiency

54%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

13:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

7.6%

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

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GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

398:1

Student Diversity

Male

51.6%

Female

48.4%

White

54.7%

Asian or Pacific Islander

29.2%

Hispanic

10.6%

Black

2.9%

Two or more races

1.6%

Native American

<1%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

3.0 Parent

11/19/2020

I dont like ps .255 because my daughter was scared from ms. Blank yes you heard it right she was so mean to her that she came crying to me at home but ps 255 is good but almost it has a lot of mean teachers the chances that like is that from the outside that they made the wall white it used to be with pictures but it's good so ps 255 for me is a so so

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1.0 parent

9/3/2022

I agree with the previous review. The school doesn't have a clear grading policy or school wide gradebook where parents can access student grades.The administration displays unprofessional behavior to parents. Instructional practices of teachers are so behind. Look for better options within the dist...

1.0 parent

5/23/2022

My child had a horrible experience at this school. The teachers do not follow DOE guidelines on teaching ESL students, do not address bullying and encourage parents of ESL students to evaluate their children for special education even when it is not needed. There was no reading specialist there to h...

5.0 parent

6/25/2021

It’s really good school. All staff is professional. Very positive atmosphere. My son every morning runs to school, even on weekends. Thank you for all staff, especially our Mrs.Palmieri Horowitz. The best teacher!

1.0 parent

6/3/2021

This school is for teachers and administration's pets only. Many hysterics from the staff. The director has close connections with the Department, kicked out all the teachers of the old school so that the young personnel depends on her. I can’t share the enthusiasm about the past award ceremony, and...

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Household Income

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% of College Grads

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