Serving 244 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 327 Dr Rose B English 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (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 98% 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-5
- Enrollment: 244 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 327 Dr Rose B English ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
P.S. 327 Dr Rose B English's student population of 244 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
244 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 327 Dr Rose B English 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. 327 Dr Rose B English is 0.50, 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
#2998 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
26%
29%
Black
66%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
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. 327 Dr Rose B English's ranking?
P.S. 327 Dr Rose B English is ranked #2998 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 327 Dr Rose B English often compared to?
P.S. 327 Dr Rose B Englishis often viewed alongside schools like Ps/is 323, P.S. 156 Waverly by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 327 Dr Rose B English?
244 students attend P.S. 327 Dr Rose B English.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of P.S. 327 Dr Rose B English students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% 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. 327 Dr Rose B English?
P.S. 327 Dr Rose B English has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 327 Dr Rose B English offer ?
P.S. 327 Dr Rose B English offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 327 Dr Rose B English part of?
P.S. 327 Dr Rose B English is part of New York City Geographic District #23 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 327 Dr Rose B English located?
P.S. 327 Dr Rose B English is located in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 28 other public schools located in Brownsville.
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