Serving 440 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, P.S. 184 Newport 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 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 99% 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-8
- Enrollment: 440 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 184 Newport ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
P.S. 184 Newport's student population of 440 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
440 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 184 Newport 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. 184 Newport is 0.45, 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
#3851 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
28%
29%
Black
69%
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
95%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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. 184 Newport's ranking?
P.S. 184 Newport is ranked #3851 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 184 Newport often compared to?
P.S. 184 Newportis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 41 Francis White, P.S. 165 Ida Posner by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 184 Newport?
440 students attend P.S. 184 Newport.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of P.S. 184 Newport students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 1% 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. 184 Newport?
P.S. 184 Newport has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 184 Newport offer ?
P.S. 184 Newport offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 184 Newport part of?
P.S. 184 Newport is part of New York City Geographic District #23 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 184 Newport located?
P.S. 184 Newport is located in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 28 other public schools located in Brownsville.
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