Serving 611 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin 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 41% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian), 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: 611 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin's student population of 611 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
611 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin 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. 159 Isaac Pitkin is 0.65, 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
#2560 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
50%
10%
Hispanic
26%
29%
Black
20%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
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. 159 Isaac Pitkin's ranking?
P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin is ranked #2560 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin often compared to?
P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkinis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 214 Michael Friedsam, P.S. 108 Sal Abbracciamento by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin?
611 students attend P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin students are Asian, 26% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin?
P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin offer ?
P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin part of?
P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin is part of New York City Geographic District #19 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin located?
P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin 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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