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P.s. 199 Frederick Wachtel vs. P.s. 217 Colonel David Marcus School

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School Overview

School
P.s. 199 Frederick Wachtel
1100 Elm Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11230
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
P.s. 217 Colonel David Marcus School
1100 Newkirk Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11230
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 538 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 199 Frederick Wachtel ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 918 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 217 Colonel David Marcus School 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 49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (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 80% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
538 students
918 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 199 Frederick Wachtel over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 217 Colonel David Marcus School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 199 Frederick Wachtel.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 217 Colonel David Marcus School.
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
65 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 199 Frederick Wachtel over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 217 Colonel David Marcus School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 199 Frederick Wachtel with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #21 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 217 Colonel David Marcus School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #22 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2244 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#2431 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 199 Frederick Wachtel, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 217 Colonel David Marcus School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
53%
(Top 50% in NY)
49%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 199 Frederick Wachtel who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #21 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 217 Colonel David Marcus School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #22 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
43%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
43%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 199 Frederick Wachtel who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #21 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 217 Colonel David Marcus School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #22 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥50%
(20-21 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 217 Colonel David Marcus School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #22 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of P.s. 199 Frederick Wachtel by grade.
This chart displays the students of P.s. 217 Colonel David Marcus School by grade.
Pre-K Students
35
52
Kindergarten Students
82
144
Grade 1 Students
80
148
Grade 2 Students
89
136
Grade 3 Students
86
145
Grade 4 Students
76
146
Grade 5 Students
88
145
Ungraded Students
2
2

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 199 Frederick Wachtel, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #21 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 217 Colonel David Marcus School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #22 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
23%
54%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 199 Frederick Wachtel, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #21 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 217 Colonel David Marcus School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #22 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
21%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 199 Frederick Wachtel, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #21 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 217 Colonel David Marcus School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #22 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
8%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 199 Frederick Wachtel, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #21 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 217 Colonel David Marcus School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #22 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
46%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 199 Frederick Wachtel, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #21 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 217 Colonel David Marcus School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #22 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 199 Frederick Wachtel, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #21 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 217 Colonel David Marcus School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #22 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.69
0.64
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 199 Frederick Wachtel, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #21 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 217 Colonel David Marcus School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #22 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
81%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 199 Frederick Wachtel, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #21 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 217 Colonel David Marcus School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #22 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 199 Frederick Wachtel, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #21 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 217 Colonel David Marcus School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #22 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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