Serving 804 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, P.S. 99 Isaac Asimov 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 34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% 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: 804 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 99 Isaac Asimov ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
P.S. 99 Isaac Asimov's student population of 804 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
804 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 99 Isaac Asimov 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. 99 Isaac Asimov is 0.69, 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
#2760 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
42%
10%
Hispanic
20%
29%
Black
5%
16%
White
32%
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
81%
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. 99 Isaac Asimov's ranking?
P.S. 99 Isaac Asimov is ranked #2760 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 99 Isaac Asimov often compared to?
P.S. 99 Isaac Asimovis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 217 Colonel David Marcus School, P.S. 199 Frederick Wachtel by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 99 Isaac Asimov?
804 students attend P.S. 99 Isaac Asimov.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of P.S. 99 Isaac Asimov students are Asian, 32% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 99 Isaac Asimov?
P.S. 99 Isaac Asimov has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 99 Isaac Asimov offer ?
P.S. 99 Isaac Asimov offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 99 Isaac Asimov part of?
P.S. 99 Isaac Asimov is part of New York City Geographic District #21 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 99 Isaac Asimov located?
P.S. 99 Isaac Asimov is located in the Midwood neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 7 other public schools located in Midwood.
School Reviews
1 10/9/2020
Worst school. Teachers don't give home. Kids are own their own. If you need help school nobody help. Three of my kids went there but unfortunately they couldn''t make it for good high school. Teachers need to improve their teaching skills.
4 12/28/2016
It's a great school,the teachers teach well.However,this school needs more extracurricular activities for the middle school students.
4 11/25/2016
Attending P.S/I.S 99 was one of the best experiences in my life. I will definetly be sending my future students to this school. The staff was quite loving, Students are diversed, Education is taught phenomanally! However?this school lacks extracurricular activities!
5 6/27/2011
great school,great teachers and leadership!
5 7/1/2007
I really recommend this school!! It's a really great school and teaches extremely well. They usually have parent-teacher conference twice a year and the teachers are extremely helpful and nice!!
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