Serving 186 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 67 Charles A Dorsey 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 11-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (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 99% 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: 186 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 67 Charles A Dorsey 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. 67 Charles A Dorsey's student population of 186 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
186 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 67 Charles A Dorsey 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. 67 Charles A Dorsey 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
#4206 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
35%
29%
Black
56%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
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. 67 Charles A Dorsey's ranking?
P.S. 67 Charles A Dorsey is ranked #4206 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 67 Charles A Dorsey often compared to?
P.S. 67 Charles A Dorseyis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 54 Samuel C Barnes by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 67 Charles A Dorsey?
186 students attend P.S. 67 Charles A Dorsey.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of P.S. 67 Charles A Dorsey students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 67 Charles A Dorsey?
P.S. 67 Charles A Dorsey has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 67 Charles A Dorsey offer ?
P.S. 67 Charles A Dorsey offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 67 Charles A Dorsey part of?
P.S. 67 Charles A Dorsey is part of New York City Geographic District #13 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 67 Charles A Dorsey located?
P.S. 67 Charles A Dorsey is located in the Fort Greene neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 7 other public schools located in Fort Greene.
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