Serving 707 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 215 Morris H Weiss ranks in the top 30% 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 60% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 707 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 215 Morris H Weiss ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
P.S. 215 Morris H Weiss's student population of 707 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
707 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 215 Morris H Weiss ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.S. 215 Morris H Weiss is 0.68, 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
#1154 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
28%
10%
Hispanic
26%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
43%
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
71%
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. 215 Morris H Weiss's ranking?
P.S. 215 Morris H Weiss is ranked #1154 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 215 Morris H Weiss often compared to?
P.S. 215 Morris H Weissis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 216 Arturo Toscanini by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 215 Morris H Weiss?
707 students attend P.S. 215 Morris H Weiss.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of P.S. 215 Morris H Weiss students are White, 28% of students are Asian, 26% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 215 Morris H Weiss?
P.S. 215 Morris H Weiss has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 215 Morris H Weiss offer ?
P.S. 215 Morris H Weiss offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 215 Morris H Weiss part of?
P.S. 215 Morris H Weiss is part of New York City Geographic District #21 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 215 Morris H Weiss located?
P.S. 215 Morris H Weiss is located in the Gravesend neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 11 other public schools located in Gravesend.
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