Serving 531 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 199 Maurice A Fitzgerald 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 40% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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: 531 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.S. 199 Maurice A Fitzgerald's student population of 531 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
531 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 199 Maurice A Fitzgerald 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. 199 Maurice A Fitzgerald is 0.58, 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
#2724 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
28%
10%
Hispanic
58%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
9%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
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. 199 Maurice A Fitzgerald's ranking?
P.S. 199 Maurice A Fitzgerald is ranked #2724 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 199 Maurice A Fitzgerald often compared to?
P.S. 199 Maurice A Fitzgeraldis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 150 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 199 Maurice A Fitzgerald?
531 students attend P.S. 199 Maurice A Fitzgerald.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of P.S. 199 Maurice A Fitzgerald students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 199 Maurice A Fitzgerald?
P.S. 199 Maurice A Fitzgerald has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 199 Maurice A Fitzgerald offer ?
P.S. 199 Maurice A Fitzgerald offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 199 Maurice A Fitzgerald part of?
P.S. 199 Maurice A Fitzgerald is part of New York City Geographic District #24 School District.
School Reviews
5 8/20/2019
Great school.,friendly teachers, hard-working staff, students of this school don't any paid tuition or tutor. Teachers doing a great job.
5 11/20/2014
I found this school has a god gifted principal specially. But I found the grading system is different with different teacher. It is very important to have same grading reference. It will be very helpful for both the parents and their children if the grading system will get some improvement. For more clearly, i would like to say the concern staff to be so careful with grading. Not all the parents and children are same. Some persons are very sensitive with the grading system. It really need some improvement for the teachers about grading.
5 9/28/2013
The principal Mr. Inzerillo cares about the kids and has increase the amount of after shool programs. He is so proud of the hidden and knows all their names. The teachers are always available and go above and beyond for the kids and parents.
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