Serving 342 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 13 Roberto Clemente 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 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 342 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 13 Roberto Clemente ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
P.S. 13 Roberto Clemente's student population of 342 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
342 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 13 Roberto Clemente ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.S. 13 Roberto Clemente is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3024 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
23%
29%
Black
67%
16%
White
4%
40%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.S. 13 Roberto Clemente's ranking?
P.S. 13 Roberto Clemente is ranked #3024 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 13 Roberto Clemente often compared to?
P.S. 13 Roberto Clementeis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 149 Danny Kaye, Fresh Creek School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 13 Roberto Clemente?
342 students attend P.S. 13 Roberto Clemente.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of P.S. 13 Roberto Clemente students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 13 Roberto Clemente?
P.S. 13 Roberto Clemente has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 13 Roberto Clemente offer ?
P.S. 13 Roberto Clemente offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 13 Roberto Clemente part of?
P.S. 13 Roberto Clemente is part of New York City Geographic District #19 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 13 Roberto Clemente located?
P.S. 13 Roberto Clemente is located in the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 41 other public schools located in East New York.
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