Serving 1,144 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, P.S. 229 Dyker ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher 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 79% 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-8
- Enrollment: 1,144 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 86% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 229 Dyker ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
P.S. 229 Dyker's student population of 1,144 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,144 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 229 Dyker ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.S. 229 Dyker is 0.57, 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
#830 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
61%
10%
Hispanic
15%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
21%
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
59%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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. 229 Dyker's ranking?
P.S. 229 Dyker is ranked #830 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 229 Dyker often compared to?
P.S. 229 Dykeris often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 204 Vince Lombardi, Madeleine Brennan School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 229 Dyker?
1,144 students attend P.S. 229 Dyker.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of P.S. 229 Dyker students are Asian, 21% of students are White, 15% 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. 229 Dyker?
P.S. 229 Dyker has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 229 Dyker offer ?
P.S. 229 Dyker offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 229 Dyker part of?
P.S. 229 Dyker is part of New York City Geographic District #20 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 229 Dyker located?
P.S. 229 Dyker is located in the Bath Beach neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 3 other public schools located in Bath Beach.
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