Serving 256 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 250 George H Lindsay 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 40-44% (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 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 256 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (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. 250 George H Lindsay ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
P.s. 250 George H Lindsay's student population of 256 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
256 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.s. 250 George H Lindsay 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. 250 George H Lindsay is 0.49, 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
#3065 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
10%
Hispanic
69%
30%
Black
15%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 250 George H Lindsay's ranking?
P.s. 250 George H Lindsay is ranked #3065 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 250 George H Lindsay often compared to?
P.s. 250 George H Lindsayis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 18 Edward Bush by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% 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. 250 George H Lindsay?
256 students attend P.s. 250 George H Lindsay.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of P.s. 250 George H Lindsay students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 250 George H Lindsay?
P.s. 250 George H Lindsay has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 250 George H Lindsay offer ?
P.s. 250 George H Lindsay offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 250 George H Lindsay part of?
P.s. 250 George H Lindsay is part of New York City Geographic District #14 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 250 George H Lindsay located?
P.s. 250 George H Lindsay is located in the Southside neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 7 other public schools located in Southside.
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